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2017 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 477

XX. A. CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES

In Church Pastoral Histories the dates given following each name indicate a pastoral changeat the time of Annual Conference unless otherwise noted. These records begin with the pastorserving each church at the time of the 1968 EUB-Methodist merger. Questions andcorrespondence about Church Pastoral Histories should be directed to Kathy Hippensteel atthe Conference Center, by email, [email protected], or at P.O. Box 6247, Grand Rapids,MI 49516-6247.

Alanson UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictPhillip Howell 1968-1971; Philip Brown 1971-1977; Milton TenHave 1977-1979; RichardMatson 1979-1987; Catherine Kelsey 1987-1990; Claudette Haney 1990-April 1993; BirtA. Beers May 1993-1995; Lawrence R. Wood 1995-2003; Kathryn S. Cadarette 2003-2011; Mary A. Sweet 2011-2014; Vaughn Thurston-Cox 2014-2016; [Epsilon/NewHope/Harbor Springs/Alanson became a 4-point charge 2014] Hillary Thurston-Cox(Assoc.) 2014-2016; Randall J. Hitts 2016-2017; Susan E. Hitts 2016- [Harbor Springs /Alanson realigned 2016]

Alba UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictM. Helen Jackson 1968-1972; George Gierman 1972-1975; Curtis Jensen 1975-1983;Timothy Graham 1983-1990; Gary Coates 1990-Aug. 1991; Pulpit Supply Sept.-Oct.1991; Wayne Gorsline Nov. 1991-June 15, 1992; John W. Boley June 16, 1992-1997; Car-olyn C. Floyd 1997-2000; Kathryn M. Steen 2000-2007; Stephan Weinberger 2007-2010;Zawdie K. Abiade July 1-July 4, 2010; Todd Shafer (DSA) July 15, 2010; Todd ShaferNov. 1, 2010-2017; Bryan K. Kilpatrick 2017-

Albion First UMC – Albion DistrictDon Baker Jan. 1966-1969; Lynn A. DeMoss 1969-1979; David S. Evans 1979-1985; Ran-dall R. Hansen (Assoc.) 1983-1985; John W. Ellinger 1985-1990; Dean L. Francis 1990-1991; Jeanne M. Randels Aug. 1991-Oct. 15, 1998; Gregory J. Martin Dec. 1, 1998-2002;Dwayne E. Bagley 2002-2009; Jeremy PH Williams 2009-2017; Leslee Fritz 2017-

Alden UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictLeonard Yarlott 1968-1970; Paul Hartman 1970-1974; Daniel Miles 1974-1976; ChrisSchroeder 1976-1982; David Cheyne 1982-1991; Wayne Gorsline (interim) July-Nov.1991; Peter H. Shumar Nov. 1991-May 1992; Richard A. Morrison 1992-1995; RichardL. Matson 1995-2003; Charles A. Williams 2003-2010; Daniel W. Biteman 2010-

Allegan UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictLester Clough 1968-1973; Paul Patterson 1973-1979; Clarence Hutchens 1979-1983;Robert L. Pumfery 1983-1990; Robert L. Wessman 1990-1999; Joseph L. Spackman 1999-2007; Robert P. Stover 2007-2012; Robert K. Lynch 2012-

Allen UMC – Albion DistrictWayne Fleenor 1967-1970; Peter Kunnen 1970-1972; Morris Reinhart 1972-1974; WilliamJohnson 1974-1977; Derryl Cook 1977-1978; M. John Palmer 1978-1982; Lloyd Walker1982-1985; Jack Kraklan 1985-1988; Michael Baker-Streevy 1988-1995; Reva Hawke1995-1997; Nelson Ray 1997-2000; Craig A. Pahl 2000-2014; [Jonesville/Allen becamesingle charges 2014] Eric Iden (DSA) 2014-2015; Robert M. Hughes (DSA) 2015-2016;Clare W. Huyck (RLA) 2016-2017; Larry W. Rubingh (Ret.) 2017-

Alma UMC – Heartland DistrictGeorge Elliott 1967-Nov. 1975; Donald Scranton Dec. 1975-1981; Charles D. Grauer1981-1989; David S. Yoh 1989-1995; Phillip J. Friedrick 1995-2012; Melanie J. BakerJuly 15, 2012-2013; Deborah S. Thomas 2013-

Almena UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictRaymond Carpenter 1966-1977; Philip Steele 1977-1980; C. Nesseth 1980-1981; DeanFrancis 1981-1985; Beverly Gaska 1985-1987; Billie R. Dalton 1987-1995; Claudette K.Haney 1995-1996; Carol Newman (Assoc.) 1995-1996; Carol A. Newman 1996-2002;Anthony C. Shumaker 2002-2003; Cindy E. Holmquist 2003-Dec. 31, 2005; Donna J.Keyte Jan. 1, 2006-

Alto UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictBeulah Poe 1962-1971; Carter Miller 1971-1973; John Eversole 1973-1977; Keith AveryJune-Oct. 1977; Albert Sprauge Oct. 1977-Jan. 1978; Herb Kinsey Jan. 1978-May 1979;Martin Fox May 1979-Oct. 1982; Herb Kinsey Oct. 1982-1983; Harold Diepert 1983-March 1985; Margaret Peterson 1985-1989; Jill Rose July-Dec. 1989; Lloyd Hansen Dec.1989-1990; Todd Thompson 1990-1995; Bryan Schneider-Thomas 1995-2000; DominicA. Tommy 2000-2002; Dean Irwin Bailey (Ret.) 2002-2014; Andrew Jackson (Ret.) 2014-2016; Robert D. Wright (Ret.) 2016-

Amble UMC – Heartland DistrictAlbert Rill 1968-Nov. 1971; Larry Dekema Jan. 1972-1975; Joseph Shaw 1975-1979;John Gurney 1979-Nov. 8, 1981; David England Oct. 1, 1982-1984; Ben Lester 1988-1995; Mark Mitchell (DSA) 1995-July 31, 1999; Charles W. Fullmer (DSA) Aug. 1, 1999-Oct. 31, 2001; Bryan Schneider-Thomas Nov. 1, 2001-2009; Anne W. Riegler Aug. 15,2009-2017; Andrew Benjamin Hollander (DSA) 2017-

Arcadia UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictStephen Hubbell 1967-1969; Richard Matson 1969-1971; Ken Curtis 1971-March 1975;Raymond Roe April-June 1975; Gordon Spalenka 1975-1980; Donald Vuurens 1980-1983;Valerie Hill 1983-1985; John Backoff 1985-1989; William Carr 1989-1993; Pulpit SupplyJuly-Nov. 1993; Arthur C. Murphy Dec. 1, 1993-1999; Mark D. Anderson Feb. 1, 2000-2006; William F. Dye 2006-2011; Roberta W. Cabot 2011-2014; Jane D. Logston 2014-

Arden UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictFrederick Fischer 1965-1970; Harrison Harnden 1970-1972; Gordon Spalenka 1972-1975;Wayne Gorsline 1975-1980; John Moore 1980-1988; Jesse Schoebell 1988-1995; JeremyP.H. Williams 1995-2002; Dominic A. Tommy 2002-2006; James W. Stilwell 2006-2009;[Portage Prairie/Arden two-point charge 2009] O'Ryan Rickard (RLA) 2009- [Arden sin-gle-point charge 2014]

Ashley UMC – Heartland DistrictWayne Sparks 1966-1970; William Cox 1970-1972; Marjorie Matthews June-Sept. 1972;Joseph Dudley Sept. 1972-1973; Miriam DeMint 1973-1975; Emmett Kadwell 1975-Oct.1978; John Ritter Oct. 1978-1980; Mark Johnston 1980-1982; Donald McLellan 1982-1984; Arthur R. Turner 1984-1990; Glenn C. Litchfield 1990-1996; Robert J. BesemerSept. 1, 1996-1999; Jana L. Jirak 1999-2003; Diane L. Gordon 2003-2006; Jon L. Pohl2006-2011; Mona J. Dye 2011- [Ashley/Bannister realigned with Pompeii to becomeAshley/Bannister/Pompeii charge 2016]

Athens UMC – Albion DistrictGarold L. Simison Sept. 1965-1969; James Gerhardt 1969-1970; Dwight Benner 1970-1972; John Bauer 1972-Jan. 1974; Gary Kintigh Feb. 1974-1977; Walter Rothfuss 1977-1978; Wendy S. Pratt 1978-Dec. 1979; Terry Howard Dec. 1979-1980; Richard YoungAug. 1980-1986; Robert G. Woodring 1986-1987; David Minger Sept. 1987-1991; SandraJ. Gastian 1991-Dec. 31, 2010; Allen Pebley (DSA) date?-2011; Robert D. Nystrom (1/4time) 2011-2012; [Union City / Athens became two-point charge 2012] Seung Ho Baek(1/4 time) 2012-2015; Cynthia L. Veilleux 2015-

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Augusta Fellowship UMC – Albion DistrictMarvin Rosa 1967-Feb. 1972; Richard Cobb March 1972-1976; Matthew Walkotten Aug.1976-Sept. 1977; Herbert Lowes Feb. 1978-Dec. 1983; Robert Tomlinson Feb. 1984-87;Lloyd Hansen 1987-1988; Nelson Ray 1988-May 1993; Sue Gay 1993-2007; Nelson Hall2007-2013; Jennifer J. Wheeler 2013-Jan. 16, 2017; Scott M. Bouldrey Jan. 18, 2017-

Avondale UMC – Heartland DistrictEdward R. Jones 1967-1969; Walter Easton 1969-1971; Daniel L. Reedy 1971-1972; H.Howard Fuller 1973-1975; Laurence Waterhouse June-Oct. 1975; Stanley Hayes Oct.1975-March 1984; Gerald Welsh 1984-1990; Donald L. Buege 1990-Jan. 2006; Jon PohlJan. 15 - June 30, 2006; Jean A. Crabtree (DSA) Nov. 5, 2006-July 2007; Russell Morgan(DSA) July 8, 2007-2012; Kara Lynne Burns (CLM) July 22, 2012-

Baldwin Covenant Community UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictRebecca Neal Niese 1984-1988; Dale Peter Ostema 1988-Jan. 1993; Reva Hawke May1993-1995; Mary S. Brown 1995-Oct 15, 1998; David A. Cheyne Jan. 16, 1999-June 30,1999; Nelson Hall 1999-2005; Karen J. Sorden 2005-2012; James A. Richie 2012-Jan. 31,2015; [Baldwin: Covenant Community / Chase-Barton became cross-district circuit 2015]Lyle J. Ball 2015-

Bangor Simpson UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictWayne C. Reece Oct. 1966-1970; Charles D. McNary 1970-1977; Lawrence D. Higgins1977-1981; Robert C. Carson 1981-1984; Morris J. Reinhart 1984-1987; Robert E. Tom-linson 1987-1989; James E. Hodge 1989-1994; Sandra B. Hoffman 1994-2007; ThomasA. Davenport 2007-2016; Mona K. Joslyn 2016-

Bannister UMC – Heartland DistrictWayne Sparks 1966-1970; William Cox 1970-1972; Marjorie Matthews June-Sept. 1972;Joseph Dudley Sept. 1972-1973; Miriam DeMint 1973-1975; Emmett Kadwell 1975-Oct.1978; John Ritter Oct. 1978-1980; Mark Johnston 1980-1982; Donald McLellan 1982-1984; Arthur R. Turner 1984-1990; Glenn C. Litchfield 1990-1996; Robert J. BesemerSept. 1, 1996-1999; Jana L. Jirak 1999-2003; Diane L. Gordon 2003-2006; Jon L. Pohl2006-2011; Mona J. Dye 2011- [Ashley/Bannister realigned with Pompeii to become Ash-ley/Bannister/Pompeii charge 2016]

Barnard UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictStanley Hayes 1967-1970; Lester Priest 1970-Jan. 1974; Daniel Minor April 1974-1981;Betty Burton 1981-1982; Glenn Britton 1982-1983; Supply pastor 1983-Aug. 1985;Robert Bellairs Aug. 1985-1996; Bernard W. Griner (DSA) 1996-1997; Eugene L.Baughan 1997-2002; D. Michael Maurer 2002-Nov. 10, 2008; Ralph Posnik (DSA) Nov.23, 2008; Ralph Posnik Nov. 15, 2009-2014; Craig A. Pahl 2014-

Barryton Faith UMC – Heartland DistrictThomas Tarrant 1967-March 1969; Isaac Sayers March 1969-1975; Altha Barnes 1975-1979; Lyle Heaton 1979-1984; Jean Crabtree 1984-1990; Pulpit Supply 1990-1991; ArthurC. Murphy 1991-Dec. 1, 1993; William W. Dornbush Jan. 1-June 30, 1994; Timothy J.Miller 1994-1995; Kevin Parkins 1995-1998; Robert E. Smith July 16, 1998-Feb. 1, 2001;James E. Cook (DSA) 2001-Feb. 28, 2002; Merged with Chippewa Lake Jan. 1, 2002 (SeeBarryton-Chippewa Lake for current listings); Brian R. Bunch Mar. 1, 2002-2005; namechanged to Barryton Faith 2005; Ronald DeGraw Aug. 1, 2005-Nov. 6, 2005; James L.Breithaupt Mar. 15, 2006-Oct. 19, 2009; Joseph Beavan Jan. 15, 2010-2014; Bryan K.Kilpatrick 2014-2017; [Barryton: Faith became single station 2017]


Bath UMC – Lansing DistrictAlma Glotfelty 1968-1970; Tom Daggy 1970-1971; Clarence Keith 1971-1976; Dan MilesJune-Dec. 1976; Tom Peters Feb. 1977-1993; Raymond D. Field 1993-1998; Nancy L.Besemer 1998-2003; Thomas L. Truby Oct. 15, 2003-2006; Beatrice K. Robinson 2006-2007; Mark G. Johnson 2007-2015; Matthew D. Kreh 2015-

Battle Creek Baseline UMC – Albion DistrictRichard Budden 1966-1969; Paul Mazur 1969-Sept. 1972; Charles Grauer Sept.-Dec.1972; Marvin Iseminger Jan. 1973-1977; Harold Diepert 1977-1978; Sharon Rader 1978-1981; Arthur Turner 1981-1984; Gregory J. Martin Sept. 1984-1987; Robert WoodringSept. 1987-1990; Joy Jittaun Moore 1990-Aug. 15, 1993; Maurice E. Walworth, Jr. Nov.1, 1993-1996; Glenn R. Wegner 1996-2004; Virginia L. Heller 2004-2011; Peggy J. Baker2011-

Battle Creek Birchwood UMC – Albion DistrictRon L. Keller 1966-1970; Philip P. Steele 1970-1971; Lawrence E. Hodge 1971-1980;Ward N. Scovel 1980-1984; Rodney J. Kalajainen 1984-1988; David W. Yingling 1988-1991; Phillip J. Friedrick 1991-1995; Melanie J. Baker-Streevy 1995-2003; Karen A.Tompkins 2003-Jan. 1, 2007; David Dryer Jan. 1-June 30, 2007; Robert D. Nystrom 2007-2011; Robert D. Nystrom (3/4 time) 2011-2012; [Battle Creek Birchwood / Trinity becametwo-point charge 2012] Bruce R. Kintigh (1/2 time) 2012-

Battle Creek Chapel Hill UMC – Albion DistrictRoyce Robinson 1968-1973; William J. Richards 1973-May 1976; Heath T. Goodwin May1976-1981; Donald Scranton 1981-1985; Joseph J. Bistayi 1985-1993; James M. Gysel1993-2011; Robert J. Mayo 2011-2013; Chad M. Parmalee 2013-

Battle Creek Christ UMC – Albion DistrictGaylord Howell 1966-1973; Chester Erickson 1973-1978; Morris Bauman 1973-Jan. 1983;Kenneth Vaught Jan. 1983-1986; B. James Varner 1986-July 1992; John Charter Nov.1992-Jan. 1, 1999; Bruce R. Kintigh Jan. 1, 1999-2007; Carolyn A. Robinson-Fisher 2007-2011; Scott M. Bouldrey 2011-2015; Brian Steele 2015- [BC: Christ / BC: WashingtonHeights became a two-point charge 2017]

Battle Creek Convis Union UMC – Albion DistrictHoward McDonald 1968-1973; Willard Gilroy 1973-1979; Dennis Paulson 1979-Apr.1983; Linda D. Stoddard May 1983-Dec. 1991; Larry W. Rubingh Jan. 1992-1997; LewisA. Buchner 1997-2001; David L. Litchfield 2001-2006; Sueann Hagan 2006-2017;

Battle Creek First UMC – Albion DistrictJohn Tennant 1966-Jan. 1973; David Lee Miles (Assoc.) 1967-1971; Charles Fry Jan.1973-1978; Howard Lyman 1978-1982; Neil Bintz July-Nov. 1982; Merle Broyles (in-terim) Nov. 1982-Jan. 1983; Dale Brown Jan. 1983-1993; Ron L. Keller 1993-1998; KarenS. Wheat 1998-2002; William P. Myers, Jr. 2002-Apr. 15, 2007; Donald R. Ferris 2007- ;Billie R. Dalton Mar. 1, 2009-Mar. 5, 2014; David L. Morton (Ret.) Mar. 5-June 30, 2014;Marshall Murphy 2014- ; Scott M. Bouldrey 2014-2015; Douglas W. Vernon (Assoc.)(Ret.) 2015-2016; Michael T. Conklin (Ret.) 2016-

Battle Creek Maple UMC – Albion DistrictDonald Sailor 1966-1972; Jack Baumgart 1972-1980; Curtis Strader 1980-1986; DavidL. Morton 1986-1996; Lynn W. Wagner 1996-2001; Charles D. Farnum 2001-2006;Theresa Little Eagle Sayles 2006-2008; Linda D. Stoddard (Ret.) 2008-


Battle Creek Newton UMC – Albion DistrictHoward Moore May 1968-1970; Ray Grienke 1970-Jan. 1974; Ray McBratnie Jan. 1974-1976; Kenneth Curtis 1976-1981; Harry Johnson 1981-1985; Gary Kintigh 1985-1993;Charles M. Shields 1993-1995; Michael Baker-Streevy 1995-Nov. 16, 1999; Charles Ed-ward Rothy 2000-2003; Richard Duane Wilson 2003-2008; Nancy G. Powers 2008-2012;Sally Harrington (Ret.) 2012-2016; Robert J. Freysinger 2016-

Battle Creek Trinity UMC – Albion DistrictHarold L. Mann 1968-1973; Wirth G. Tennant 1973-1978; Lowell Walsworth 1978-1981;Lloyd M. Schloop 1981-1984; Victor Charnley 1984-1995; Joy Jittaun Moore 1995-1996;David L. Dryer 1996-2006; Diane Gordon 2006-2010; Bruce R. Kintigh 2010-2012; [Bat-tle Creek Birchwood / Trinity became two-point charge 2012] Bruce R. Kintigh 2012- (1/2time);

Battle Creek Washington Heights UMC – Albion DistrictDonald Grant 1967-1972; John L. Thompkins Sept. 1972-1975; Pulpit Supply 1975-1976;Clifton Bullock 1976-Feb. 1991; Herbert Griffin (Assoc.) 1990-1993; Russell McReynolds1991-1996; Howard (Rick) McKire 1996-Feb. 27, 1997; Curnell Graham 1997-2002;James A. Richie 2002-2009; Sandra V. Douglas (1/4 time) 2009-2011; Marshall Murphy2011-2017; Brian Steele 2017- [BC: Christ / BC: Washington Heights became a two-pointcharge 2017]

Bear Lake UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictStephen Hubbell 1967-1969; Richard Matson 1969-1971; Ken Curtis 1971-March 1975;Raymond Roe April-June 1975; Gordon Spalenka 1975-1980; Donald Vuurens 1980-1983;Valerie Hill 1983-1985; John Backoff 1985-1989; William Carr 1989-1993; Pulpit SupplyJuly-Nov. 1993; Arthur C. Murphy Dec. 1, 1993-1999; Mark D. Anderson Feb. 1, 2000-2006; William F. Dye 2006-2011; Roberta W. Cabot 2011-2014; Jane D. Logston 2014-

Beebe UMC – Heartland DistrictWayne Sparks 1968-1970; Larry Uhrig 1970-1971; Ralph Kline 1971-Sept. 1974; Supplypastor Sept. 1974-1976; David Nelson 1976-Sept. 1980; Nolan Williams Oct. 1980-1991;David McBride 1991-2006; Steven R. Young 2006-2010; Cynthia Greene 2010-2015; GaryL. Simmons 2015-

Belding UMC – Heartland DistrictRoss E. Tracy 1966-1972; Eugene A. Lewis 1972-1977; Richard A. Strait 1977-1981;Ellen A. Brubaker 1981-1983; William D. Carr July-Oct. 1983; C. David Hainer Nov.1983-Oct. 1988; Theodore F. Cole Oct. 1988-1991; Nathaniel W. Johnson 1991- Aug. 31,1996; Charles A. Williams Feb. 15, 1997-Jan. 1, 1999; Connie Shatz 1999-2012; [TurkLake / Belding became two-point charge 2012] Kimberly A. DeLong Aug. 15, 2012-2013;[Greenville First, Turk Lake/Belding Cooperative Parish 2013] Kimberly A. DeLong (Dea-con) 2013-2015; Stephen MG Charnley 2013-2014; Stephen F. Lindeman 2013-2014;Donald E. Spachman 2014- ; Eric Mulanda Nduwa (Assoc.) Feb. 15-Aug. 1, 2015 [coop-erative parish re-named Flat River Cooperative Parish 2015]; Joseph K. Caldwell(CLM/DSA) Aug. 1, 2015-2016; Donna Jean Sperry 2016-

Bellaire Community UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictJames Lavengood Sept. 1965-Sept. 1969; Gerald Welsh Oct. 1969-1976; Alan Volkema1976-1977; Garth Smith 1977-1981; David Litchfield 1981-1987; Gordon Spalenka 1987-1991; Richard A. Powell 1991-1998; D.S. Assignment 1998; Mary S. Brown Oct. 16, 1998-2009; Carl Q. Litchfield 2009-2013; Peggy A. Boltz 2013-July 16, 2014; Eric M. FalkerSept. 24, 2014-


Bellevue UMC – Albion DistrictLowell F. Walsworth 1966-1971; Laurence R. Grubaugh 1971-1973; Milton J. Tenhave1973-1977; David L. Johnston 1977-May 1983; James William Schoettle May 1983-1988;William P. Sanders 1988-Feb. 1996; Mark E. Thompson 1996-2004; Virginia L. Heller2004-2011; Peggy J. Baker 2011-

Berrien Springs UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictDavid Lutz, March 1967-1969; William A. Wurzel 1969-Feb. 1975; Dennis BuwaldaMarch 1975-Sept. 1978; Gaylord Howell Sept. 1978-1983; Curtis Jensen 1983-1987; Ed-ward & Priscilla Seward 1987-March 1990; Ross Bunce Jr. (Interim) 1990-1991; WayneH. Babcock 1991-1998; Jeremy P.H. Williams 1998-2002; Dominic A. Tommy 2002-2006;Cynthia M. Parsons 2006-2012; [Berrien Springs / Hinchman / Oronoko became three-point charge 2012] Jane D. Logston (part-time) 2012-2014; [Berrien Springs/Pokagon be-came a 2-point charge 2014] Brenda E. Gordon 2014-

Big Rapids First UMC – Heartland DistrictJames E. Leach 1965-1972; J. Leon Andrews 1972-1980; Richard Johns 1980-1985;Wayne G. Reece 1985-1992; Marvin R. Rosa 1992-March 31, 1993; Keith W. Heifner1993-1996; Robert E. Jones 1996-2004; Bobby Dale Whitlock 2004-2008; Dean N. Pren-tiss 2008-2011; Rebecca K. Morrison 2011-

Big Rapids Third Avenue UMC – Heartland DistrictRichard D. Wilson 1968-1971; Lynn Chapel 1971-1979; John Buker 1979-Jan. 1981;Elaine Buker Jan. 1981-1986; Kendall Lewis 1986-1990; J. Robert Collins 1990-Oct.1991; Albert Frevert (interim) Jan.-June 1992; David Hills 1992-1994; Kathryn M. Steen1994-2000; Dawn A. Beamish Jan. 1, 2001-2002; Edwin D. Snook 2002-2005; MichaelA. Riegler Sept. 11, 2005-2011; Ed Milam (DSA) July 1-Nov. 12, 2011; Ed Milam Nov.12, 2011-2014; David J. Cadarette Sr. 2014-April 12, 2015; Kimberly A. DeLong 2015-2017; Devon R. Herrell 2017-

Blanchard-Pine River UMC – Heartland DistrictHarold E. Arman 1968-1969; Leslie D. Smith 1969-1977; James C. Sabo-Shuler 1977-1980; James W. Burgess 1980-1986; M. Christopher Lane 1986-1990; Paula Jane Duffey1990-1998; Dale A. Golden 1998-2005; Paulette G. Cheyne 2005-2006; Melody LaneOlin (DSA) 2006; Melody Olin Nov. 15, 2006-2010; Lawrence Wonsey 2010-2014; Rus-sell D. Morgan 2014-2016; [Blanchard-Pine River became a single-point charge 2016;Shepherd / Blanchard-Pine River became 2-point charge 2017] Janet M. Larner 2017-

Bloomingdale UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictWayne Babcock 1969-1971; Gerald Hudlund 1971-1972; Wayne Barrett 1972-1973; Pulpitsupply 1973-1976; David L. Youngs 1976-2006; Donald R. Wendell 2006-Nov. 30, 2008;John W. McNaughton Dec. 8-31, 2008; Eugene B. Moore, Jan. 1, 2009, 2012; Carol A.Newman (DSA 1/4), Sept. 23, 2012-

Bowne Center UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictBeulah Poe 1962-1971; Carter Miller 1971-1973; John Eversole 1973-1977; Keith AveryJune-Oct. 1977; Albert Sprauge Oct. 1977-Jan. 1978; Herb Kinsey Jan. 1978-May 1979;Martin Fox May 1979-Oct. 1982; Herb Kinsey Oct. 1982-1983; Harold Diepert 1983-March 1985; Margaret Peterson 1985-1989; Jill Rose July-Dec. 1989; Lloyd Hansen Dec.1989-1990; Todd Thompson 1990-1995; Bryan Schneider-Thomas 1995-2000; DominicA. Tommy 2000-2002; Dean Irwin Bailey (Ret.) 2002-2014; Andrew Jackson (Ret.) 2014-; Robert D. Wright (Ret.) 2016-


Boyne City UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictR.J. McBratnie 1965-1970; Bruce Pierce 1970-Dec. 1973; Ray Grienke Jan. 15, 1974-1981; Forest Crum 1981-1983; Michael T. Conklin 1983-1989; John Backoff 1989-April1991; Max Gladding (retired) April-June 1991; Gary D. Bondarenko 1991-2000; Carl Q.Litchfield 2000-2005; Wayne E. McKenney 2005-2014; Michael Neihardt 2014-2015;Eun Sik Poy Sept. 1, 2015- [Boyne City / Boyne Falls realigned w/ Boyne City / BoyneFalls / Epsilon 2016]

Boyne Falls UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictR.J. McBratnie 1965-1970; Bruce Pierce 1970-Dec. 1973; Ray Grienke Jan. 15, 1974-1981; Forest Crum 1981-1983; Michael T. Conklin 1983-1989; John Backoff 1989-April1991; Max Gladding (retired) April-June 1991; Gary D. Bondarenko 1991-2000; Carl Q.Litchfield 2000-2005; Wayne E. McKenney 2005-2014; Michael Neihardt 2014-2015;Eun Sik Poy Sept. 1, 2015- [Boyne City / Boyne Falls realigned w/ Boyne City / BoyneFalls / Epsilon 2016]

Bradley Indian Mission of the UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictLewis White Eagle Church 1972-1990; Pulpit Supply 1990-1992; David G. Knapp 1992-1995; Timothy J. Miller 1995-1999; John Pesblakal (DSA)1999-Aug. 31, 2001; CalvinHill Sept. 1, 2001-2003; Wesley S. Rehberg (DSA) 2003-2005; Sandra VandenBrink, Jan.16, 2005-2013; Sandra VandenBrink, (Ret.) Director, Senior Meals Program 2013- ; NancyL. Boelens (Ret.) 2013-Dec. 15, 2015; Todd Williamson (DSA) Jan. 1, 2016-

Breckenridge UMC – Heartland DistrictAllen Wittrup 1966-1969; Gilbert Heaton 1969-1972; Birt Beers 1972-1977; Philip Brown1977-1983; Molly Turner 1983-1990; Stanley Hayes 1990-1994; David L. Miles 1994-1999; Emilie Forward 1999-2005; Dale A. Golden 2005-2013; Paul W. Thomas 2013-Aug.3, 2015; William F. Dye Sept. 1, 2015-2017; Mark G. Johnson (Ret.) 2017-

Breedsville UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictLloyd Bronson 1967-1978; Lloyd Bronson 1978-1981; Charles McNary 1981-1991; JamesHodge 1991-1992; Kenneth J. Littke 1992-1998; D.S. Assignment 1998; Jana Jirak Sept.16, 1998-1999; Robert L. Pumfery 1999-October 31, 2002; Patricia Anne Harpole No-vember 1, 2002-2004; O'Ryan Rickard 2004-2005; Sheila F. Baker 2005-2007; David L.Youngs 2007-2008; David L. Haase (DSA) (1/4 time) Jan. 3, 2008; David L. Haase (1/4time) July 1, 2008-2014; Jason E. Harpole (1/4 time) 2014-2016;

Brethren Epworth UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictWard Pierce 1967-1971; Floyd Soper 1986-1993; Russell M. Garrigus (Ret) (DSA) 1993-2002; Lemuel O. Granada 2003-2005; Carl Greene (DSA) 2005; Carl Greene, Nov. 12,2005-2011; Colleen A. Wierman (1/4 time) 2011-2014; [Brethren Epworth / Grant becamesingle-point charges 2014] Judy Coffey (DSA) 2014-Dec. 1, 2015; Beverley J. Williams,Dec. 1, 2015-2016; Laurie M. Koivula 2016- [Mesick /Harrietta/Brethren became a three-point charge 2016]

Bridgman Faith UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictWalter Easton 1968-1969; David Lutz 1969-Jan. 1970; Arthur & Molly Turner April 1970-1971; Merritt Edner 1971-1972; Wayne Babcock 1972-Dec. 1974; Stanley Buck Jan.1975-Dec. 1981; Daniel Graber Jan. 1982-1983; Joan Hamlin 1983-1985; Laura Truby1985-Jan. 1987; Richard Bates March-Nov. 1987; Ross Bunce Nov. 1987-1988; B. GordonBarry 1988-1993; Bradley S. Bartelmay 1993-May 1, 2000; Terrill M. Schneider May 1,2000-


Bronson UMC – Albion DistrictLloyd A. Phillips 1961-Oct. 1969; Gordon E. Spalenka Oct. 1969-1972; Charles W.Richards 1972-1977; Eldon C. Schram 1977-Oct. 1980; Paul Walter Oct.-Dec. 1980; A.Edward Perkins Dec. 1980-April 1987; Marilyn Barney April-May 1987; Milton JohnPalmer May 1987-1990; Gerald L. Welsh 1990-1994; Robert D. Nystrom 1994-1998;Mona Joslyn 1998-2006; Matthew Bistayi 2006-2009; Shane Chellis (DSA) 2009-2010;Shane Chellis (part-time) May 25, 2010-2011; Cindy Veilleux 2011-2015; Samuel C.Gordy 2015-

Brookfield Eaton UMC – Lansing DistrictJohn H. King, Jr. 1967-1971; Miriam DeMint 1971-1973; John Morse 1973-March 1976;James Allred March 1976-Sept. 1979; Pulpit Supply Sept. 1979-1980; Robert Hundley1980-1982; Pulpit Supply July-Oct. 1982; Robert Freysinger Oct. 1982-1985; RonaldBrooks 1985-1988; Robert Roth 1988-1990; Isabel Deppe 1990-1991; Charlene Minger1991-1995; Geraldine M. Litchfield 1995-2000; Kevin E. Hale 2000-2004; Stephen C.Small 2004-Oct. 1, 2004; Irene Vittoz (DSA) Oct. 1, 2004; Irene Vittoz Nov. 15, 2005-

Brooks Corners UMC – Heartland DistrictCarter Miller 1968-March 1971; Lynn Wagner March 1971-Oct. 1973; Pulpit Supply Nov.1973-1974; Darryl Cook 1974-May 1977; Kenneth Kline 1977-1986; Carl Q. Litchfield1986-1991; Eugene L. Baughan 1991-1997; Brian R. Bunch 1997-2005; Ronald DeGrawAug. 1, 2005-Nov. 6, 2005; James L. Breithaupt Mar. 15, 2006-Oct. 19, 2009; Joseph L.Beavan Jan. 15, 2010-2014; Bryan K. Kilpatrick 2014-2017; Irene Elizabeth Starr 2017-[Grant Center / Brooks Corners became a two-point charge 2017]

Buchanan Faith UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictD. Keith Laidler 1968-1972; Kenneth L. Snow 1972-1982; Richard C. Kuhn 1982-1987;Richard D. Wilson 1987-1996; Zawdie K. Abiade 1996-2002; Ralph K. Hawkins 2002-2004; Christopher A. Kruchkow 2004-Feb. 15, 2012; [Buchanan Faith UMC became singlepoint charge 2012] Edward H. Slate (Ret.) (1/2 time) 2012-

Buchanan First UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictC. Robert Carson 1966-1972; Ronald Entenman 1972-1979; Ward D. Pierce 1979-1985;Paul D. Mazur 1985-1987; Curtis E. Jensen 1987-Jan. 1996; William P. Sanders Feb. 2,1996-2003; David W. Meister 2003-2006; Rob A. McPherson 2006-

Burnips UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictRon Smith Oct. 1991-1997; Kenneth C. Reeves 1997-2004; Anthony Carrol Shumaker2004-2008; Richard A. Fritz 2008-2014; Nancy J. Patera 2014-2017; Craig H. VanBeek(DSA) 2017-

Burr Oak UMC – Albion DistrictDavid Draggoo 1967-1971; P.T. Wachterhauser 1971-1974; Larry D. Higgins 1974-1977;Harold Tabor 1977-1978; Wade S. Panse 1978-March 1982; Dan Bennett 1982-1983; Tim-othy Boal 1983-1986; John Buker 1986-1988; William Bills 1988-1991; Brian Rafferty1991-1993; Ruth A. Bonser 1993-1994; Emilie Forward 1994-1999; Martin Cobb 1999-2001; William Chu 2001-2003; Melanie S. Young (1/2 time) 2003-2006; Donald J. Graham2007-2012; John Sterner 2012-

Byron Center UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictMax Gladding 1966-1975; James C. Grant 1975-1985; Fred Hamlin 1985-1987; WilliamH. Doubblestein 1987-2004; Cynthia S.L. Greene 2004-2010; Lawrence A. Nichols 2010-2016; Jeffrey O. Cummings 2016-


Cadillac South Community UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictRichard Wilson Nov. 1966-Nov. 1968; Richard Matson Dec. 1968-Oct. 1969; Edward Ei-dins Oct. 1969-1971; Robert R. Boyer 1971-1977; Kendall A. Lewis 1977-1981; DonaldFry 1981-1994; James C. Grant 1994-1999; Howard H. Harvey 1999-2000; JeffreySchrock 2000-2004; Kenneth C. Reeves 2004-2006; Kenneth C. Reeves (DSA) 2006-7;James J. Mort 2007-

Cadillac UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictGeorge Grettenberger Nov. 1967-1980; Richard Wilson 1980-1990; Allen D. McCreedy1990-2000; Dale P. Ostema 2000-2007; Thomas E. Ball 2007-

Caledonia UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictEdward D. Passenger 1966-1969; Robert Boyer 1969-1971; Lloyd Van Lente 1971-1976;Adam Chyrowski 1976-1980; Robert Tomlinson 1980-1984; Robert Wessman 1984-1990;Bobby Dale Whitlock 1990-Jan. 1996; Norman C. Kohns 1996-2005; James E. Hodge2005-2012; Jodie R. Flessner 2012-

Camden UMC – Albion DistrictKarl L. Zeigler 1968-1969; John H. Gurney 1969-Aug. 1970; Joseph Huston Aug. 1970-1972; Richard Huskey 1972-1974; J. Brian Selleck 1974-Feb. 1976; Robert P. StoverMarch 1976-1980; Stephen Beech 1980-1983; Larry W. Rubingh 1983-1987; FrederickG. Hamlin 1987-1994; Russell K. Logston 1994-1996; Diane Stone Nov. 16, 1996-2004;Edward Mohr 2004-2010; Trevor McDermont 2010-2013; Frederick G. Cain (Ret.) (part-time) 2013-

Carlisle UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictJohn Rothfuss 1968-1971; Curtis Cruff 1971-1975; Leonard Yarlott 1975-1979; TimothyGraham 1979-1983; John Buker 1983-1986; Larry Mannino 1986-1990; John Ritter 1990-1994; Andrew Jackson 1994-2006; Craig L Adams 2006-Dec. 1, 2009; Andrew Jackson(DSA) Dec. 1, 2009-2010; Mike Ramsey 2010-2017; Gary M. Zinger (LM/DSA) 2017-

Carson City UMC – Heartland DistrictRaymond D. Flessner 1970-1978; Paul D. Mazur 1978-1985; A. Ray Grienke 1985-Aug.16, 1999; Richard A. Powell Aug. 16, 1999-Dec. 16, 1999; Robert E. Horton (DSA) Dec.16, 1999-July 1, 2000; Kenneth J. Nash 2000-2006; Ronald K. Brooks 2006-2008; AndrewL. Croel 2008-2014; Charles Edward Milam 2014-Feb. 17, 2016; Larry W. Nalett (RLA)Feb. 22-June 30, 2016; Charles R. Kaliszewski (Ret.) 2016-

Casco UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictLawrence Lee 1968-1970; O.I. Lundberg 1970-1971; Adam Chyrowski 1971-1977; AthelLynch 1977-1979; Dan Graber 1979-1980; John Fisher 1980-1986; Theodore Cole 1986-Sept. 1988; Willard Gilroy Oct. 1988-April 15, 1993; Michael J. Tupper April 16, 1993-2001; Cynthia M. Parsons 2001-2006; David W. Meister 2006-2016; Donald J. Graham2016-

Cassopolis UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictFred W. McNeil 1960-63; Joseph Wood 1966-1976; James G. Crosby 1976-1983; CharlesVan Lente 1983-1993; Donald R. Ferris 1993-2000; Claudette Haney 2000-2005; GlennLitchfield 2005-2009; James A. Richie 2009-2012; Dawn Laupp 2012-Dec, 31, 2012;Benjamin D. Hutchison Jan. 1, 2013-July 15, 2015; Wade S. Panse (Ret.) Aug. 23, 2015-


Cedar Springs UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictLeo Bennett 1965-1970; Stanley Hayes 1970-Oct. 1975; Ralph Kallweit Jan. 1976-1980;Lloyd Hansen 1980-1983; Arthur Jackson 1983-1987; Robert Stover 1987-1989; WilliamHaggard 1989-1995; Ben B. Lester 1995-2003; Brian F. Rafferty 2003-2008; Mary Letta-Bement Ivanov 2008-2014; Stephen F. Lindeman 2014-Mar. 14, 2017; Karen J. Sorden2017-

Center Park UMC – Albion DistrictRichard Darhing 1969-1970; Douglas Pederson 1970-1971; Luther Brokaw 1971-1975;Logan Weaver 1975-1978; Albert O'Rourke Sept. 1978-April 1982; Jesse Schwoebell1982-1988; Dwight Stoner 1988-1989; Jeffrey Williams August 1989-Feb. 1993; NelsonRay June 1993-1995; John L. Moore 1995-1997; Alice Fleming Townley 1997-2001;Stephen C. Small 2001-2004; Patricia L. Bromberek 2004-2006; Linda K. Stull-Lipps2006-2011; Martin Culver (RLA) 2011- [Center Park and Three Rivers First became multistation circuit 2017]

Central Lake UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictLeonard Yarlott 1967-1969; Paul Hartman 1970-1974; Daniel Miles 1974-1976; ChrisSchroeder 1976-1982; David Cheyne 1982-1991; Celia Hastings, June-Nov. 1991; PeterH. Shumar Nov. 1991-May 1992; Richard A. Morrison June 1992-1995; Richard L. Mat-son 1995-2003; Charles A. Williams 2003-2010; Daniel W. Biteman 2010-

Centreville UMC – Albion DistrictRudy A. Wittenbach 1967-1974; Charles W. Smith 1974-1984; Gordon E. Spalenka 1984-1987; Paul G. Donelson 1987-1989; Michael T. Conklin 1989-Aug. 1, 1997; David W.Meister Aug. 16, 1997-2003; Karin Orr 2003-2014; Emily K. (Beachy) Slavicek 2014-

Charlevoix UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictLeona Winegarden 1965-1969; Elmer J. Faust 1969-1975; Austin Regier 1975-1981; DavidYingling 1981-1988; Benton R. Heisler 1988-Nov. 15, 1992; Dale Peter Ostema Feb. 1,1993-2000; J. Todd Thompson 2000-2010; Gregory P. Culver 2010-2017; [Charlevoix /Horton Bay became a two-point charge 2016; Charlevoix became a single station 2017]Randall J. Hitts 2017-

Charlotte Lawrence Avenue UMC – Lansing DistrictForrest E. Mohr 1966-1970; Lester Bailey 1970-1974; Verne Summers Sept. 1974-1987;James Mitchum (Assoc.) Apr. 1983-May 1987; George W. Fleming 1987-2002; Don En-tenman (Assoc.) 1987-1988; Gary Bondarenko (Assoc.) 1988-1991; Edna Fleming(Assoc.) 1995-2002; Karen S. Wheat 2002-2010; Terry Fisher 2010-2013; Gary S. Wales2013-

Chase-Barton UMC – Heartland DistrictMichael Nicholson 1988-Dec. 1991; Paul Patterson (ret.) Jan.-June 1992; Deborah R.Miller June 1, 1992-1995; Wayne McKinney (DSA) 1995-July 31, 2002; Timothy W.Doubblestein Sept. 1, 2002-Sept. 15, 2003; Sueann K. Hagan Oct. 16, 2003-2006; MichaelJ. Simon 2006-2010; Lyle J. Ball 2010- [Baldwin: Covenant Community / Chase-Bartonbecame cross-district circuit 2015]

Clare UMC – Heartland DistrictDonald Winegar 1966-Sept. 1973; C. William Martin Oct. 1973-1979; Marvin R. Rosa1979-1986; Eugene A. Lewis 1986-1994; Gregory R. Wolfe 1994-2003; Mark R. Payne(Assoc. 1/4 time) 1995-1996; Dennis B. Bromley 2003-2013; John G. Kasper 2013-


Claybanks UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictCharles Dunbar 1965-1971; Richard Matson 1971-1975; Bernard Randolph 1975-1976;Edward Slate 1976-1983; Steve Smith 1983-1985; Keith Treman 1985-1990; Kay B.Bosworth 1990-1998; Anita Hahn 1998-2006; Gayle Berntsen 2006-2014; [Claybanks re-aligned from Whitehall/Claybanks to Shelby/Claybanks 2014] Terri L. Cummins 2014-2016; Gary L. Peterson (RLA) 2016- [Claybanks became a single-point charge 2016]

Climax UMC – Albion DistrictGarth Smith 1965-1971; Pulpit Supply July-Nov. 1971; Wilbur Williams Nov. 1971-Aug.1973; Paul Mazur Sept. 1973-1978; Pulpit Supply July-Dec. 1978; Donald Robinson Dec.1978-Aug. 1979; James Allred Sept. 1979-Dec. 1986; Pulpit Supply Jan.-Apr. 1987; Den-nis Slattery Apr. 1987-Oct. 1988; Pulpit Supply Oct.-Dec. 1988; Thomas E. Ball Dec.1988-1994; David F. Hills 1994-Aug. 1, 1999; Sally J. LaFrance Oct. 1, 1999-2001;Thomas L. Truby 2001-March 1, 2003; David G. Knapp 2003-2009; Glenn C. Litchfield2009-2016; Beverley J. Williams 2016-

Coldwater UMC – Albion DistrictMark D. Graham 1968-Sept. 1974; Lester C. Bailey Sept. 1974-1982; James M. Morgan1982-1988; Royce R. Robinson 1988-1989; Charles W. Richards 1989-1988; Betty A.Smith 1998-2004; Mark Babb (Deacon) 2002-2006; Cynthia Ann Skutar 2004-2010;Denise J. Downs (Assoc.) 2007-2008; Steven R. Young 2010-2015; Edrye A. Maurer 2015-Jan. 1, 2017; David L. Morton (Ret.) Jan. 1, 2017-June 30, 2017; Julie Yoder Elmore 2017-

Coloma UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictGeorge W. Chaffee 1968-1971; Carl Hausermann 1971-1977; Elizabeth Perry Nord(Assoc.) 1976-1981; Dwight Benner 1977-Sept. 1981; Timothy Closson Jan. 1982-Oct.1986; Laura C. Truby Jan. 1987-1991; Richard Rossiter 1992-Feb. 4, 1996; Leonard R.Schoenherr Feb. 16, 1996-1999; David F. Hills Aug. 1, 1999-2007; O'Ryan Rickard 2007-2009; William W. Chu 2009-2011; Ron Van Lente 2011- [Watervliet UMC merged w/Coloma UMC 6-26-11]; David L. Haase (assoc.) 2014-

Colon UMC – Albion DistrictLeon Shaffer 1967-Nov. 1, 1973; Larry R. Sachau March 15, 1974-1979; Theodore Ben-nink 1979-1980; Larry R. Shrout 1980-1983; Jack Kraklan 1983-1985; Lawrence HubleyNov. 1, 1985-1991; Raymond D. Flesner 1991-1999; Arthur C. Murphy 1999-Jan. 15,2007; Donald J. Graham 2007-2012; John Sterner 2012-

Concord UMC – Albion DistrictEverett Love 1967-1969; Daniel Miles 1969-Dec. 1971; Pulpit Supply Jan.-June 1972;Joseph Huston 1972-1975; Ronald Grant 1975-1982; John McNaughton 1982-1984; PulpitSupply 1984-1986; David Hansen 1986-1989; Ed Dahringer (interim) July-Dec. 1989;Barbara M. Flory Jan. 1990-1998; Harris J. Hoekwater 1998-2006; Melany A. Chalker2006-2013; David Elmore 2013-2016; Robert M. Hughes (DSA) 2016-

Constantine UMC – Albion DistrictAdam Chyrowski 1966-1971; Roger Wittrup 1971-April 1973; Richard Williams April1973-April 1976; David Selleck April 1976-Sept. 1979; R. Paul Doherty Dec. 1979-1987;Walter Rothfuss 1987-1989; Gerald Hagans 1989-Aug. 1991. James W. Barney Sept. 1991-1998; Russell K. Logston 1998-2001; Mark R. Erbes 2001-2007; Melanie Young 2007-2009; Scott E. Manning 2009-2016 [Constantine / White Pigeon became a two-pointcharge 2009]; Khristian A. McCutchan 2016-2017; Tiffany M. Newsom 2017-


Coomer UMC – Heartland DistrictHarold Armon 1968-1969; Lawrence Smith 1969-1970; Athel Lynch 1970-1973; JosephDudley 1973-1974; Kathy Nickerson 1974-1977; James Sabo-Schuler 1977-1980; JamesBurgess 1980-1986; M. Christopher Lane 1986-1990; Paula Jane Duffey 1990-1998; DaleA. Golden 1998-2005; Paulette G. Cheyne 2005-2006; Melody Lane Olin (DSA) 2006;Melody Olin Nov. 15, 2006-2010; Lawrence Wonsey 2010-2014; Russell D. Morgan 2014-2016; Raymond W. Francis (DSA) 2016- [Coomer/Winn realigned to a two-point charge2016; previously w/ Blanchard-Pine River]

Coopersville UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictPhilip P. Steele 1968-1969; Vernon L. Michael 1970-1980; David L. Flagel 1980-1989;Paul D. Mazur 1989-1990; Martin M. DeBow 1990-1997; Michael T. Conklin Aug. 1,1997-1999; John D. Morse 1999-2012; Cori Cypret 2012-

Countryside UMC – Heartland DistrictGeorge Rule 1968-1970; Joseph Dudley 1970-Sept. 1972; Daren C. Durey Oct. 1972-Jan.1977; Robert E. Tomlinson Feb. 1977-1980; Gordon Spalenka 1980-1984; Janelle Gerken1984-Jan. 1987; Michael J. Kent May 1987-Jan. 1991; James Cook 1991-1995; Dean Pren-tiss 1995-Sept. 14, 1999; Susan D. Olsen July 16, 2004-2006; Sharyn K. Osmond Aug. 1,2006-Nov. 30, 2008; Donald R. Wendell Nov. 30, 2008-Nov. 1, 2009; Craig L. Adams Dec.1, 2009-2010; David Michael Palmer 2010-2016; Russell D. Morgan 2016-

Courtland-Oakfield UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictT.E. Meredith 1968-1970; Richard E. Cobb 1970-March 1972; William J. Bildner 1972-1977; Wendell Stine 1977-1983; Forest H. Crum 1983-Sept. 1984; Gerald Selleck Dec.1984-1990; Charles K. Stanley Nov. 1, 1990-1996; Charles W. Smith 1996-2008; MichaelT. Conklin 2008-2009; Jeffrey C. Williams 2009-2011; Robert Eckert 2011-Oct. 21, 2016;William C. Johnson (Ret.) Nov. 8, 2016-June 30, 2017; Kimberly A. DeLong 2017-[Wyoming Park / Courtland-Oakfield became a two-point charge 2017]

CrossWind Community UMC – Grand Rapids District[new church start 2004; chartered 2009] Scott K. Otis, Oct. 1, 2004-2017; Kevin K.Guetschow 2017-

Crystal Valley UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictHubert Bengsten 1965-1974; Pulpit supply 1974-1975; Charles Bowman 1975-Jan. 1977;Harry Parker Feb. 1977-1980; Rebecca Neal Niese 1980-1984; Michael Nicholson 1984-1988; John Ritter 1988-Sept. 1990; Max Gladding Sept.-Oct. 1990; A. Ruth Bonser Oct.1990-1993; Nancy Bugajski 1993-Oct. 1995; Donald J. Vuurens (DSA) 1996-1998; StevenJ. Hale 1998-Nov. 8, 1999; Ronald A. Houk (DSA) Nov. 8, 1999-2000; Kenneth E. Tabor2000-2004; Ronald L. Worley 2004-Nov. 30, 2013; Ronald Iris (Ret.) Dec. 1, 2013-2015;Theresa Fairbanks 2015- ; Kenneth E. Tabor (RLA) Dec. 1, 2015-Dec. 1, 2016;

Delta Mills UMC – Lansing DistrictDonald H. Thomson 1963-1969; Bruce Pierce Aug. 1969-1970; Raymond J. McBratnie1970-1973; Dave Morton 1973-1982; William Dornbush 1982-1986; Clarence W.Hutchens Nov. 1986-Jan. 1987; Janelle E.R. Gerkin Jan. 1987-1990; Lyle D. Heaton 1990-Jan. 1, 1999; D. Keith Laidler Jan. 1, 1999-June 30, 1999; Robert J. Besemer 1999-2002;Kathleen S. Kursch 2003-Aug. 31, 2004; Keith Laidler 2005-2007; Paulette G. Cheyne2007-2013; Joseph L. Spackman (Ret.) (1/4 time) 2013-

Delton Faith UMC – Albion DistrictEarl Champlin 1968-1971; Gordon Showers 1971-1975; Elmer Faust 1975-1990; WilliamA. Hertel 1990-2001; Daniel B. Hofmann 2001-2007; David F. Hills 2007-2010; Gary L.Bekofske 2010-2012; Brian R. Bunch 2012-


DeWitt Redeemer UMC – Lansing DistrictRodney J. Kalajainen 1988-; Patricia L. Brook (Assoc.) 1999-Jan. 31, 2002; Timothy W.Trommater (Assoc.) 2017-

Dimondale UMC – Lansing DistrictTom Peters 1967-1970; Richard Youells 1970-1974; Thomas Weber 1974-Apr. 1978; JohnRistow Apr. 1978-1979; Daryl Boyd 1979-May 1981; Heidi Joos 1981-1983; Glenn Her-riman 1983-1985; Richard Powell 1985-1988; Bonnie Yost-McBain 1988-Nov. 1990; Don-ald D. Entenman 1991-Jan. 31, 1994; Joyce DeToni-Hill Feb. 16, 1994-Oct. 15, 1999;Lillian T. French Nov. 16, 1999-2002; Robert David Nystrom 2002-2004; Thomas Peters(DSA) 2004-2005; Andrew L. Croel 2005-2008; Kimberly A. Tallent 2008-2009; JosephD. Huston (Ret.) 2009- [Dimondale became a single point station 2017]

Dowagiac First UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictJohn H. Ristow 1966-1978; Dale Benton 1979-1980; Clyde Miller 1980-1983; Claude Ri-dley 1983-1987; R. Paul Doherty 1987-2004; William H. Doubblestein 2004-2006; JohnK. Kasper 2006-2013; David A. Price 2013-Jan. 1, 2015; Kellas D. Penny III, Feb. 1, 2015-2017; Jodi M. Cartwright 2017-

Dowling: Country Chapel UMC – Lansing DistrictMarvin Iseminger 1968-1973; Kendall Lewis 1973-1977; Lynn Wagner 1977-1984; CarlOlson 1984-1985; James Cook 1985-1986; Mary Horn (Schippers) 1986-1991; MerlinPratt 1991-1996; Kay Pratt (co-pastor) 1992-1996; DeAnn J. Dobbs 1996-Oct. 1, 2000;Dianne D. Morrison Feb. 1, 2001-2004; Patricia Anne Harpole 2004-2009; Kimberly A.Tallent 2009-2011; Ryan Wieland 2011-2016; Richard J. Foster 2016-

East Jordan UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictStanley L. Hayes Nov. 1966-1970; Lester E. Priest 1970-Jan. 1974; Daniel J. Minor April1974-1981; Phillip W. Simmons Sept. 1981-1984; Brian Secor 1984-1986; Merlin K. Delo1986-1997, Eugene L. Baughan 1997-2002; D. Michael Maurer 2002-Nov. 10, 2008;Ralph Posnik (DSA) Nov. 23, 2008; Ralph Posnik Nov. 15, 2009-2014; Craig A. Pahl 2014-

East Lansing University UMC – Lansing DistrictAlden Burns 1966-1971; Arno Wallschlaeger (Assoc.) 1968-1977; Donn Doten 1971-1979; Jon Powers (Assoc.) 1974-1978; Tom Pier-Fitzgerald (Assoc.) 1978-1982; KeithPohl 1980-1986; Robert Hundley (Assoc.) 1982-1990; Sharon Z. Rader 1986-1989; GesselBerry, Jr. 1989-1991; William Dobbs 1991-1996; Marguerite M. Rivera (Assoc.) April 16,1995-1996; Frank W. Lyman, Jr. & Carole S. Lyman (co-pastors) 1996-2006; John RossThompson 2006-Dec. 31, 2010; Kennetha Bigham-Tsai (Assoc.) 2006-2011; JenniferBrowne 2011-2016; William W. Chu (Assoc.) 2011- ; William C. Bills 2016-

East Nelson UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictLeo Bennett 1965-1970; Stanley Hayes 1970-Oct. 1975; Ralph Kallweit Jan. 1976-1980;Lloyd Hansen 1980-1983; Arthur Jackson 1983-1987; Robert Stover 1987-1989;WilliamHaggard 1989-1995; Ben B. Lester 1995-2003; Brian F. Rafferty 2003-2004; Herbert Van-derBilt 2004-2016; Inge E. Whittemore 2016-

Eaton Rapids First UMC – Lansing DistrictRonald A. Houk Oct. 1971-Jan. 1982; Eric S. Beck (Assoc.) Dec. 1980-1983; Robert E.Betts Feb. 1982-1988; Larry W. Mannino (Assoc.) 1983-1986; Larry E. Irvine 1988-Oct.15, 1993; Howard (Rick) McKire (Assoc.) Jan. 1993-; Thomas J. Evans Feb. 1, 1994-2007;Daniel B. Hofmann 2007-2014; Martin M. DeBow 2014-


Edmore Faith UMC – Heartland DistrictC. William Martin 1965-1969; Eldon Eldred 1969-1973; Howard McDonald 1973-1976;David Yingling 1976-1981; Stanley Finkbeiner 1981-Feb. 1987; Stephen Charnley (in-terim) Feb.-April 1987; Joseph Graybill April 1987-1997; Connie R. Bongard 1997-Jan.1, 2007; Esther R. Barton (DSA) Jan. 1-June 30, 2007; Susan E. Poynter 2007-2011;Michael A. Riegler 2011-2017; Daniel L. Barkholz 2017-

Edwardsburg Hope UMC – Kalamazoo District(Formerly Adamsville and Edwardsburg); Jeffrey L. Reese Dec. 1, 1997-Dec. 31, 2016;Evan Lash Feb. 1-June 30, 2017; Scott K. Otis 2017-

Elberta UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictRichard M. Wilson 1967-1971; John Melvin Bricker 1971-1980; Richard C. Kuhn 1980-1982; John D. Morse 1982-1987; Paul D. Mazur 1987-April 1989; Donald R. Ferris April1989-1993; John W. McNaughton 1993-1996; Marvin R. Rosa 1996-1999; Kathryn M.Coombs 1999-2002; Gregory P. Culver 2002-2010; Barbara J. Fay 2010-

Elsie UMC – Heartland DistrictGordon Showers 1965-1970; David Litchfield 1970-1976; David Miles 1976-1983; JoeGlover 1983-1985; Fred Fischer 1985-1996; Merlin Pratt 1996-2003; David C. Blair 2003-2004; Jayme L. Kendall 2004-2005; Edwin D. Snook July 16, 2005-2012; Mona Kindel(3/4 time) 2012-2013; Donald R. Ferris-McCann (3/4 time) 2013-2016 [Elsie/Salem be-came a charge 5-1-14]; Robert D. Nystrom 2016- [Elsie / Ovid became a two-point charge2016]

Empire UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictElmer J. Faust 1966-1969; Edward R. Jones 1969-1971; Alvin Doten 1971-1976; HarryR. Johnson 1976-Sept. 1978; Emmett Kadwell Jr. Oct. 1978-1982; Andrew Weeks 1982-1985; Melanie Baker-Streevy 1985-1988; Kenneth Curtis 1988-1991; Kathryn M. Coombs1991-1998; William (Will) McDonald 1998-Jan. 31, 2003; William F. Dye Feb. 1, 2003-2006; Brenda E. Gordon 2006-2014; Russell K. Logston 2014-

Epsilon UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictNorman Crotser 1968-1969; Seward Walton 1969-1976; John Gurney 1976-1979; MarvinIseminger 1979-1981; Jerry Jaquish 1981-1987; Glenn Wegner 1987-Aug. 1992; John F.Greer Sept.-Nov. 1992; Dennis Bromley Jan. 1993-2003; Matthew Todd Stoll 2003-2010;Vaughn Thurston-Cox 2010-2016; [Epsilon/New Hope/Harbor Springs/Alanson becamea 4-point charge 2014] Hillary Thurston-Cox (Assoc.) 2014-2016; Eun Sik Poy 2016-[Epsilon realigned w/ Boyne City / Boyne Falls / Epsilon 2016]

Evart UMC – Heartland DistrictMilton TenHave 1967-1970; Marjorie Matthews Feb.-Oct. 1970; Laurence WaterhouseOct. 1970-Oct. 1975; Stanley Hayes Oct. 1975-March 1984; Gerald Welsh 1984-1990;Donald Buege 1990-2000; Margaret Halls Wilson 2000-2006; Edward H. Slate, 2006-2008; Mark Mitchell 2008-2012; Melodye Surgeon-Rider 2012- [Evart / Sears became atwo-point charge 2017]

Farwell UMC – Heartland DistrictLeroy Howe 1967-Dec. 1967; Eldon K. Eldred Dec. 1967-1969; George B. Rule 1969-Feb. 1970; Altha M. Barnes Feb. 15-June 1970; Miriam F. DeMint 1970-1971; Chester J.Erickson 1971-1974; John W. Bullock 1974-1978; Dwight J. Burton 1978-1983; David L.Miles 1983-1994; Thomas E. Ball 1994-2000; Jane Ellen Johnson 2000-Jan. 1, 2007; Con-nie R. Bongard Jan. 1, 2007-2015; Michael Neihardt 2015-Sept. 25, 2016; Martin T. Cobb2017-


Felt Plains UMC – Lansing DistrictWilliam Wurzel 1966-1969; Gordon E. Spalenka June-Oct. 1969; Arthur A. Jackson Oct.1969-1972; Wayne E. Sparks 1972-1975; James M. Morgan 1975-1982; Max J. Gladding1982-1990; Clinton McKinven-Copus 1990-Oct. 1991; Reva Hawke Oct. 1991-April1993; Derek DeToni-Hill 1993-Oct. 15, 1999; Janet Sweet-Richardson Nov. 1, 1999-2003;Carroll Arthur Fowler 2003-Jan. 1, 2006; Donald L. Buege Jan. 15, 2006-2014; Kelly M.Wasnich July 1-Aug. 10, 2014; Frederick H. Fischer (Ret.) Sept. 14, 2014-2015; DanielJ.W. Phillips 2015-2017; [Grovenburg / Jackson: Zion / Felt Plains / Williamston: Wheat-field became multi-point charge 2017] John Kabala 2017- ; Gertrude Mwadi Mukalay2017-

Fennville UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictLloyd R. VanLente 1968-1971; Matthew Walkotten 1971-1976; Miriam DeMint 1976-1978; Ronald Hansen 1978-1984; Stanley Hayes 1984-1990; James Fox 1990-1992; Ran-dall R. Hansen 1992-2000; Jane A. Crabtree 2000-2002; Jean Crabtree (DSA) (Assoc.)2000-2002; Robert L. Hinklin (DSA) 2002-2003; Raymond R. Sundell 2003-2008; GaryL. Peterson 2008-2016; Daniel L. Barkholz 2016-2017; Eric Perry (DSA) 2017-

Fenwick UMC – Heartland DistrictJohn H. Gurney 1970-1976; Norman Crotser 1976-Dec. 1978; Daniel R. Bennett 1979-March 1982; Mark G. Johnson March 1982-1986; James E. Cook 1986-1991; Howard H.Harvey 1991-1996; Patrick Glass 1996-1998; Larry W. Nalett 1998-Aug. 9, 2004; CharlesE. Cerling Aug. 10, 2004-2009; Jolennda Cole (DSA) 2009-2010; Jolennda Cole 2010-2011; William F. Dye 2011-2012; Russell D. Morgan (CLM) July 15, 2012-2014; GeraldErskine 2014-

Ferry UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictMerlin Delo 1966-1978; William Bowers 1978-1980; David Dryer 1980-1984; RichardWilliams 1984-Oct 1, 1997; Pulpit Supply Oct. 1, 1997 - Dec. 31, 1997; Susan Olsen Jan.1, 1998-July 1, 1998; Raymond D. Field 1998-1999; James Bradley Brillhart 1999-2007;Dianne D. Morrison 2007-2011; Richard D. Morrison (DSA) 2007-2011; Paul E. Hane2011-

Fife Lake-Boardmans Parish: East Boardman UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictGerald L. Hedlund 1966-1971; Arthur and Molly Turner (co-pastors) 1971-1976; DianeVale 1976-Oct. 1977; Marion Nye Oct. 1977-1985; Clinton McKinven-Copus 1985-1987;Gary Wales 1987-1994; Howard Seaver 1994-2012; Mark E. Mitchell 2012-2014; DonaldL. Buege 2014-2017; [Williamsburg and (Fife Lake Boardman Parish) Fife Lake / EastBoardman / South Boardman became multi-point charge 2017] John J. Conklin 2017-

Fife Lake-Boardmans Parish: Fife Lake UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictGerald L. Hedlund 1966-1971; Arthur and Molly Turner (co-pastors) 1971-1976; DianeVale 1976-Oct. 1977; Marion Nye Dec. 1977-1978; Pulpit Supply 1978-1979; Athel Lynch1979-1981; Pulpit Supply 1981-1983; Daniel Biteman, Jr. 1983-1985; Clinton McKin-ven-Copus 1985-1987; Gary Wales 1987-1994; Howard Seaver 1994-2012; Mark E.Mitchell 2012-2014; Donald L. Buege 2014-2017; [Williamsburg and (Fife Lake Board-man Parish) Fife Lake / East Boardman / South Boardman became multi-point charge2017] John J. Conklin 2017-


Fife Lake-Boardmans Parish: South Boardman UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictGerald L. Hedlund 1966-1971; Arthur and Molly Turner (co-pastors) 1971-1976; DianeVale 1976-Oct. 1977; Marion Nye Dec. 1977-1978; Pulpit Supply 1978-1979; Athel Lynch1979-1981; Pulpit Supply 1981-1983; Daniel Biteman, Jr. 1983-1985; Clinton McKin-ven-Copus 1985-1987; Gary Wales 1987-1994; Howard Seaver 1994-2012; Mark E.Mitchell 2012-2014; Donald L. Buege 2014-2017; [Williamsburg and (Fife Lake Board-man Parish) Fife Lake / East Boardman / South Boardman became multi-point charge2017] John J. Conklin 2017-

Frankfort UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictRichard M. Wilson 1967-1971; John Melvin Bricker 1971-1980; Richard C. Kuhn 1980-1982; John D. Morse 1982-1987; Paul D. Mazur 1987-April 1989; Donald R. Ferris April1989-1993; John W. McNaughton 1993-1996; Marvin R. Rosa 1996-1999; Kathryn M.Coombs 1999-2002; Gregory P. Culver 2002-2010; Barbara J. Fay 2010-

Free Soil UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictViola Norman 1967-1971; Robert Doner June-Dec. 1971; Lewis Buchner Jan. 1972-Aug.1972; Russell Garrigus Sept. 1972-1993; Warren Wood (DSA) 1993-Nov. 1, 1999; Ken-neth E. Tabor Nov. 1, 1999-2000; Janet Lynne O'Brien (DSA) 2001-Nov. 30, 2001; JanetLynne O'Brien (part-time) Dec. 1, 2001-2009; Mona Dye 2009-2011; Joyce A. Theisen(DSA) 2011-2013; Richard D. RobertsSA) 2013-

Fountain UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictViola Norman 1967-1971; Robert Doner June-Dec. 1971; Lewis Buchner Jan. 1972-Aug.1972; Russell Garrigus Sept. 1972-1993; Warren Wood (DSA) 1993-Nov. 1, 1999; Ken-neth E. Tabor Nov. 1, 1999-2000; Janet Lynne O'Brien (DSA) 2001-Nov. 30, 2001; JanO'Brien (part-time) Dec. 1, 2001-2002; Lemuel O. Granada 2002-2003; Lemuel Granada2005-Nov. 30, 2007; Mona J. Dye (part-time) Dec. 1, 2007-2011; Joyce A. Theisen (DSA)2011-2013; Richard D. Roberts (DSA) 2013-

Freeport UMC – Lansing DistrictHarold M. Taber 1966-1969; Charles W. Martin 1969-Oct. 1973; Harold R. Simon Nov.1973-Oct. 1976; Arthur D. Jackson Apr. 1977-1981; Bradley P. Kalajainen Jan. 1981-1985;Gilbert R. Boersma 1985-Jan. 1989; Janet K. Sweet 1989-1991; Carroll A. Fowler 1991-April 15, 1995; Paulette Cheyne June 1, 1995-1999; Richard A. Powell 1999-Aug. 15,1999; Deborah R. Miller Aug. 16, 1999-Jan. 31, 2002; Paul Peterson (DSA) 2002-2004;Scott E. Manning 2004-2006; Susan D. Olsen 2006-2015; Mickey Ann Cousino(CLM/DSA) Sept. 1, 2015-

Fremont UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictLynn DeMoss 1966-1969; Bertram Vermeulen 1969-1978; Constance Heffelfinger(Assoc.) 1978-1981; Eldon K. Eldred 1979-1987; A. Edward Perkins 1987-1990; HaroldF. Filbrandt 1990-1994; Daniel M. Duncan 1994-2003; Lawrence R. Wood 2003-2007;Carolin S. Spragg 2007-2013; Martin T. Cobb 2013-2017; Julie E. Fairchild 2017-

Frontier UMC – Albion DistrictKenneth Karlzen 1966-1968; Charles D. Grauer 1968-1970; Daniel W. Harris 1970-1971;Robert E. Jones 1971-Nov. 15, 1973; Marion V. Nye Nov. 15, 1973-1976; Daniel R. Ben-nett Feb. 1, 1977-1979; Leonard J. Yarlott 1979-1982; Gilbert R. Boersma 1982-1985; Va-lerie M. Hill 1985-1989; Jerry L. Hippensteel 1989-1994; Susan Deason 1994-1998; KathyL. Nitz 1998-Aug. 15, 1999; Donald Lee (DSA) 2002-2010; Cynthia Veilleux (DSA) Nov.1, 2010-2011; Timothy R. Puckett (part-time) 2011-2014; Martin Johnston Sept. 1, 2014-2017; Donald Lee 2017-


Galesburg UMC – Albion DistrictLaurence R. Lowell 1968-1969; Pulpit Supply 1969-1970; Milton J. TenHave 1970-1973;Jack Scott 1973-1977; Allan Valkema 1977-1980; Larry Grubaugh 1980-1988; RochelleRay 1988-1992; John L. Moore 1992-1995; Charles M. Shields 1995-1997; Janet Sweet-Richardson 1997-Nov. 1, 1999; Michael Baker-Streevy Nov. 16, 1999-2003; Keith W.Heifner 2003-2006; Mona K. Joslyn 2006-2010; [Comstock UMC merged w/ GalesburgUMC 04-29-07]; Sally K. Harrington (DSA) Nov. 1, 2010-2012; John L. Moore (DSA)(1/2 time) 2012-2013; Leonard R. Schoenherr (Ret.) 2013-2016; Leonard E. Davis 2016-

Galien UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictLawrence Smith 1967-1969; Willard Gilroy 1969-1973; Arthur Beadle 1973-1976; GordonEverett (interim) July-Nov. 1976; Richard Williams Dec. 1976-Oct. 1979; Paul Smith Nov.1979-March 1980; Joseph Wood (interim) March-June 1980; William Doubblestein 1980-1983; William Carr 1983-April 1986; Joseph Wood (interim) April-June 1986; PhillipFriedrick 1986-1991; Sherri Swanson 1991-1995; Charlene A. Minger 1995-1999; ValerieFons 1999-2001; John G. Kasper 2001-2006; Russell K. Logston 2006-2011; Jeffrey O.Cummings Jan. 1, 2012-2016; Clifford L. Radtke 2016-

Ganges UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictLloyd R. Van Lente Jan. 1966-1971; Matthew Walkoton 1971-1973; Douglas L. Pederson1973-1975; Richard W. McLain 1975-1979; Craig L. Adams 1979-1984; Constance L.Heffelfinger 1984-Jan. 1990; Aurther D. Jackson Jan. 1990-Jan. 1991; Leonard Coon Jan.-June 1991; John Burgess 1991-1994; Marcia L. Elders 1994-1997; Barbara Jo Fay 1997-Dec.31, 2004; Jean M. Smith Jan. 16, 2005-Sept. 1, 2010; Jack E. Balgenorth Sept. 1,2010-2014; [Ganges/Glenn became single charges 2014] Marcia A. Tucker (DSA) 2014-

Georgetown UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictRobert Hinklin Feb. 1, 1976-1984; John R. Smith 1984-Feb. 18, 1999; Joseph J. BistayiAug. 16,1999-2005; Joseph D. Huston 2005-2007; William C. Bills 2007-2016; JenniferBrowne 2016-

Girard UMC – Albion DistrictC. Jack Scott 1968-1970; William E. Miles 1970-1971; Harold M. Deipert 1971-1973;Norman A. Charter 1973-1976; Densel G. Fuller 1976-1981; Jerry L. Hippensteel 1981-1984; Thomas E. Ball 1984-Nov. 1988; Stanley Fenner Dec. 1988-1989; Stacy R. Minger1989-1994; John F. Ritter 1994-1996; Robert Stark 1996-2000; John Scott 2000-Sept. 1,2003; John A. Scott & Rebecca Scott (CoPastors) Sept 2003-2007; Bruce R. Kintigh 2007-2010; Emily (Slavicek) Beachy Sept. 1, 2010-2014; Cydney Idsinga 2014-

Glenn UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictLloyd Van Lente 1968-1969; Harold Arman 1969-1971; Arthur Beadle 1971-1973; PulpitSupply 1973-1974; O. Bernard Strother 1974-1998; Stephen Small Nov. 16, 1998-2001;John R. Cantwell (DSA) 2002-2005; Jean A. Smith 2005-Sept. 1, 2010; Jack E. BalgenorthSept. 1, 2010-2014; [Ganges/Glenn became single charges 2014] Harold F. Filbrandt (Ret.)2014-

Gobles UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictJames Boehm 1967-1970; Allen Valkema 1970-1971; William Miles 1971-1974; RudolphWittenback 1974-1976; Karen S. Slager-Wheat 1976-1986; John McNaughton 1986-1987;Judy K. Downing 1987-1998; Susan Olsen 1998-2004; Mary Beth Rhine 2004-2010; Ed-ward Mohr L. 2010-Sept. 11, 2012; Daniel J. Minor (Ret.) Sept. 16, 2012-June 30, 2013;Nelson L. Hall 2013-2015; John M. Brooks 2015-


Grand Haven Church of the Dunes – Grand Rapids DistrictAlbert W. Frevert 1965-1972; David Miles (Assoc.) 1971-1976; Charles F. Garrod 1972-1978; Lawrence Wiliford (Assoc.) 1976-1978; Gerald A. Pohly 1978-1989; Victor Charn-ley (Assoc.) 1978-1984; Robert Gillette (Assoc.) 1984-1991; Ellen A. Brubaker1989-1992; Richard Youells (Assoc.) 1991-1995; Eldon K. Eldred 1992-2003; Brian F.Rafferty (Assoc.) 1999-2003; Daniel M. Duncan 2003-2014; Glenn M. Wagner 2014-Dec.31, 2016; John E. Harnish (Ret.) Jan. 1-June 30, 2017; Louis W. Grettenberger 2017-

Grand Ledge First UMC – Lansing DistrictH. James Birdsall 1967-1973; Royce R. Robinson 1973-1983; Philip L. Brown 1983-1989;Lynn E. Grimes 1989-1993; Robert H. Roth, Jr. (Assoc.) 1991-1994; William J. Amundsen1993-2003; Barbara Smith Jang (Assoc.) 1994-1997; Jana L. Almeida (Assoc.) 1997-Oct.15, 1999; Kathleen S. Kursch (Assoc.) Feb. 1, 2000-Aug. 31, 2004; Molly C. Turner 2003-2012; Molly Turner (DSA) July-Dec. 31, 2012; Gregory W. Lawton (Deacon) 2007-2011;Betty A. Smith (Interim) Jan. 1-Mar. 31, 2013; Terry A. Euper Apr. 1-June 30, 2013; Cyn-thia Skutar 2013-

Grand Rapids: Aldersgate UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictClinton Galloway 1967-Dec. 1973; Norman Kohns Jan. 1974-1981; William Johnson1981-1992; Thomas B. Jones (Assoc.) 1990-Dec. 31, 1995; Ellen A. Brubaker 1992-Jan.1, 2002; Cathi M. Gowin Feb. 1, 2002-2005; Gerald L. Toshalis 2005-2006; Gregory J.Martin 2006-2012; [Grand Rapids Aldersgate / Plainfield became two-point charge 2012]Laurie A. Haller 2012-2013; [became single-point charge 2013] James E. Hodge 2013-

Grand Rapids: Cornerstone UMC - 84th Street Campus – Grand Rapids District[new church start 1990] Bradley P. Kalajainen 1990- ; Scott Keith Otis (Assoc.) 2003-Oct.1, 2004; Kenneth J. Nash (Assoc.) 2006-2016; Alejandro D. Fernandez (Heritage Hill Cam-pus Pastor) Jan. 1, 2015- ; Marcia L. Elders (South Wyoming Campus Pastor) Jan. 1-June30, 2015 [South Wyoming UMC merged w/ Cornerstone UMC Jan. 1, 2015];

Grand Rapids: Cornerstone UMC - Heritage Hill Campus – Grand Rapids District[Cornerstone UMC - Heritage Hill Campus launched October 2013] Alejandro D. Fernan-dez Jan. 1, 2015-

Grand Rapids: Cornerstone UMC - South Wyoming Campus – Grand Rapids DistrictMarcus V. Schmidt May 1, 2016-

Grand Rapids: Faith UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictSecond UMC and Valley UMC merged in 1977 to become Faith UMC. Eugene Lewis1977-1984; Paul Patterson 1984-1987; Douglas Pedersen 1987-Feb. 15, 1994; Kim L.Gladding 1994-1998; Geoffrey L. Hayes 1998-2009; Mark E. Thompson 2009-2017;Sherri L. Swanson 2017-

Grand Rapids: First UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictDonald B. Strobe 1964-1972; Carl L. Hausermann (Assoc.) 1967-1971; Lowell F.Walsworth (Assoc.) 1971-1973; John S. Jury 1972-Nov. 1974; Geoffrey L. Hayes (Assoc.)1973-1978; William W. DesAutels Dec. 1974-1981; Robert E. Jones (Assoc.) 1978-1983;Robert C. Brubaker 1981-Nov. 1987; Darwin R. Salisbury (Assoc.) 1983-1985; BradleyP. Kalajainen (Assoc.) 1985-1990; Lynn A. DeMoss April 1988-1993; Joyce DeToni-Hill(Assoc.) 1990-1991; Derek DeToni-Hill (Assoc.) 1990-1993; Gary T. Haller (Co-pastor)1993-2013; Laurie A. Haller (Co-pastor) 1993-2006; Dominic A. Tommy (Assoc.) 1997-1999; Jennifer Browne (Assoc.) 2006-2011; Kim DeLong (Deacon - Director of Educa-tion)(1/2 time) 2009-2012; Martha Beals (Deacon) (part-time) July 1-Nov. 20, 2009; JanetCarter (Deacon) (part-time) 2009- ; Letisha Bowman (Assoc.) 2011-2015; Robert L.Hundley 2013- ; Amee A. Paparella (Assoc.) 2017-


Grand Rapids: Genesis UMC – Grand Rapids District[new church start 1995] M. Christopher Lane & Jane R. Lippert (co-pastors) 1995-2007;Susan M. Petro 2007-2014; DeAnn J. Dobbs 2014-Dec. 31, 2016; Georgia N. Hale (Dea-con) 2015- ; John Ross Thompson (Ret.) Jan. 1, 2017-

Grand Rapids: Iglesia Metodista Unida La Nueva Esperanza – Grand Rapids DistrictMiguel A. Rivera 1983-1986; Francisco Diaz 1986-1991; Juan B. Falcon 1992-Sep. 1995;Oscar Ventura Sept. 1995-Sept. 2002; Isidro Carrera Sept. 2002-March 16, 2003; OscarVentura Mar. 16, 2003-2009; Jorge Rodriguez 2009-2013; Nohemi Ramirez 2013-

Grand Rapids: Northlawn UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictIvan Niswender 1966-1969; Leonard Putnam 1969-1973; Carlton Benson 1973-1976;Thurlan Meredith 1976-1984; Vance Dimmick, Jr. 1984-1992; Stanley Finkbeiner 1992-1996; Charles R. VanLente 1996-2010; James C. Noggle 2010-2013; Timothy B. Wright2013- ; Janice T. Lancaster (Deacon) Feb. 1, 2014-Mar. 31, 2017

Grand Rapids: South UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictDonald Cozadd 1967-1969; Kenneth McCaw 1969-1975; Clarence Hutchens 1975-1979;Ray Burgess 1979-1988; Thomas M. Pier-Fitzgerald 1988-1998; Robert P. Stover 1998-2004; Kathleen S. Kursch Sept. 1, 2004-2007; Mack Strange 2007-

Grand Rapids: St Paul's UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictJohn S. Myette 1964-1969; William A. Hertell 1969-1974; Robert E. Betts 1974-1982;Edward Trimmer (Assoc.) 1981-1982; Joseph D. Huston 1982-1989; Andrew Jackson(Assoc. part-time) Sept. 1-1986-1994; Theron E. Bailey 1989-1994; Ethel Z. Stears 1994-1999; Robert J. Mayo 1999-2005; Cathi M. Huvaere (formerly Catherine M. Gowin) 2005-2012; Erin L. Fitzgerald 2012-

Grand Rapids: Trinity UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictDonn P. Doten 1962-1971; Philip A. Carpenter (Assoc.) 1966-1972; Lawrence R. Taylor1971-1978; Marvin R. Rosa (Assoc.) Feb. 1972-1979; Charles F. Garrod 1978-1984;William John Amundsen (Assoc.) 1979-1982; Edward A. Trimmer (Assoc.) 1982-1983;Ethel Stears (Assoc.) Sept. 1983-1986; Charles Fry 1984-1989; Timothy P. Boal (Assoc.)1986-1992; Gerald A. Pohly 1989-1996; Gerald Toshalis (Assoc.) 1992-2001; A. EdwardPerkins 1996-2006; Robert Cook (Assoc.) 2001-2006; Carole and Frank Lyman (Co-pas-tors) 2006-2010; David Nellist 2010- ; Julie Dix (Assoc.) Nov. 8, 2010-2015; Ellen A.Brubaker and John Ross Thompson (Assoc.) 2015-Sept 1, 2016

Grand Rapids: Vietnamese UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictVinh Q. Tran Sept.1, 1987-2004; Cuong Nguyen 2004-2008; Sanh Van Tran 2008-2012;Dung Q. Nguyen 2012-

Grandville UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictDale Brown 1964-Feb. 1973; L. George Babcock (Assoc.) 1967-1972; E. William WiltseMarch 1973-1977; William H. Doubblestein (Assoc.) 1974-Aug. 1977; Charles Fullmer1977-1986; Leon Andrews 1986-1989; Barry Petrucci (Assoc.) 1986-1989; Kim L.Gladding (Assoc.) 1989-1994; J. Melvin Bricker 1989-1995; Rob McPherson (Assoc.)1994-1999; John Ross Thompson 1995-1998; Robert L. Hinklin 1998-2001; Cathy Raf-ferty (Assoc.) 1999-2001; Gerald L. Toshalis 2001-; James Edward Hodge (Assoc.) 2001-2005; Thomas M. Pier-Fitzgerald 2005-2016; Ryan B. Wieland 2016-


Grant UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictMarion Nye 1966-1970; Silas H. Foltz 1970-1971; Lewis (Bud) Buckner 1972-1978;Wayne Babcock 1978-1983; Beverly Prestwood-Taylor 1983-1986; Beverly PrestwoodTaylor (3/4 time) 1986-May 1988; Bruce Prestwood-Taylor (3/4 time) 1986-May 1988;Bruce Kintigh 1988-1993; Brian F. Rafferty 1993-1999; Craig South 1999-2002; JamesL. Breithaupt (1/4 time) 2002-2004; James L. Breithaupt (1/2 time) 2004-Mar. 15, 2006;Carl Greene, Mar. 15, 2006-2011; Robert W. Stark (DSA) 2011; Colleen A. Wierman (1/4time) Nov. 27, 2011-2017 [Brethren Epworth / Grant became single-point charges 2014];Sean T. Barton 2017-

Grant Center UMC – Heartland DistrictDavid A. Cheyne 1977-1982; Wesley E. Smith 1982-Feb.1984; Martin D. Fox May 1984-Sept. 1986; Nelson Ray Dec. 1986-1988; Michael Nicholson 1988-Dec. 1991; Paul Pat-terson (ret.) Jan.-June 1992; Deborah R. Miller June 1, 1992-1995; Wayne McKinney(DSA) 1995-July 31, 2002; Timothy W. Doubblestein Sept. 1, 2002-Sept. 15, 2003; SueannK. Hagan Oct. 16, 2003-2006; Michael J. Simon 2006-2010; Lyle J. Ball 2010-2015 [GrantCenter became single-point charge 2015] Paula Jane Duffey (Ret.) Aug. 1, 2015-2016;Irene Elizabeth Starr 2016- [Grant Center / Brooks Corners became a two-point charge2017]

Grass Lake UMC – Albion DistrictKenneth Harris Dec. 1966-1969; Dale Culver 1969-Dec. 1972; Charles Grauer Jan. 1973-1976; Howard McDonald 1976-1979; Kenneth Lindland 1979-Sept. 1983; Gregory WolfeNov. 1983-1994; Stanley L. Hayes 1994-1999; Larry W. Rubingh 1999-2007; D. GunnarCarlson 2007-2010; Esther Barton (DSA) 2010-2012; Dennis E. Slattery (DSA) (1/4 time)2012-

Grawn UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictCarter Miller 1968-1969; Richard LaCicero 1969-Nov. 1970; Russell J. Lautner Nov. 1970-1982; Don Spachman 1982-1992; Michael E. Long 1992-1996; Daniel W. Biteman, Jr.1996-2006; Margaret Halls Wilson 2006-Nov. 1, 2009; Mary S. Brown, Nov. 1, 2009-2014; Colleen A. Wierman (1/2 time) 2014-2017; Sean T. Barton 2017-

Greensky Hill UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictLeona Winegarden 1965-1969; Elmer J. Faust 1969-1975; Austin Regier 1975-1981; DavidYingling 1981-1988; Benton R. Heisler 1988-Nov. 15, 1992; Dale Peter Ostema Feb. 1,1993-Feb. 1, 1998; Kathryn S. Slaughter Feb. 1, 1998-2000; Geraldine M. Litchfield 2000-2005; Timothy B. Wright 2005-2013; [became single-point charge 2013] Jonathan D. Mays(DSA) 2013-

Greenville First UMC – Heartland DistrictDarwin R. Salisbury 1964-March 1970; Howard A. Smith March 1970-1972; Harold A.Jayne 1972-Sept. 1977; Kenneth W. Karlzen Sept. 1977-March 1982; Harold L. MannMarch 1982-1988; Laren J. Strait (Assoc.) 1980-; Harry R. Johnson 1988-2007; Joy JittaunMoore 2007-2008; Stephen MG Charnley 2008-14; Stephen F. Lindeman 2013-14; Kim-berly A. DeLong (Deacon) 2013-2015; [Greenville First, Turk Lake/Belding CooperativeParish 2013] Donald E. Spachman 2014- ; Eric Mulanda Nduwa (Assoc.) Feb. 15-Aug. 1,2015 [cooperative parish re-named Flat River Cooperative Parish 2015] ; Joseph K. Cald-well (CLM/DSA) Aug. 1, 2015-2016


Gresham UMC – Lansing DistrictDavid C. Haney 1967-1969; William R. Tate 1969-1972; Gary V. Lyons 1972-April 1976;Gerald A. Salisbury April 1976-1979; Molly C. Turner 1979-1983; Glenn C. Litchfield1983-1990; Richard W. Young 1990-1991; Robert L. Kersten 1991-1995; Jeffrey J. Bow-man 1995-2002; Kathleen Smith 2002-Dec. 31, 2012; [Vermontville/Gresham no longertwo-point charge 2013] [Barry-Eaton Cooperative Ministry 2013] Bryce E. Feighner 2013-2017; [Gresham/Sunfield became two-point charge 2017] Heather L. Nolen (DSA) 2017-

Griffith UMC – Albion DistrictLambert G. McClintic 1952-1995; Jack Fugate 1995-July 15, 2008; Charlene A. Minger( 1/4 time) 2009-2013; David H. Minger (Ret.) (1/4 time) 2013-Oct. 16, 2014; Larry Em-bury Jan. 1, 2015-

Grovenburg UMC – Lansing DistrictMaurice Glasgow 1966-1978; Paul Mergener (Assoc.) 1976-Oct. 1978; Joseph HustonOct. 1978-Oct. 1981; Paul Wehner Oct. 1981-1986; Marty DeBow 1986-1990; KyewoonChoi 1990-1997; Melanie S. Young 1997-1998; Richard J. Duffey 1998-2005; Andrew L.Croel 2005-2008; Kimberly A. Tallent 2008-2009; Joseph D. Huston (Ret.) 2009-2017;[Grovenburg / Jackson: Zion / Felt Plains / Williamston: Wheatfield became multi-pointcharge 2017] John Kabala 2017- ; Gertrude Mwadi Mukalay 2017-

Gull Lake UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictKeith Heifner Sept. 1980-1981; Edward C. Ross 1981-1994; Stephen M.G. Charnley 1994-2008; Susan M. Petro (Assoc.) 1994-Dec. 31, 1997; Dianne Doten Morrison (Assoc.)1998-Feb. 1, 2001; David Nellist 2008-2010; Mona K. Joslyn 2010-2015; Rebecca L.Wieringa 2015-2016; Leonard R. Schoenherr (Ret.) 2016-

Gunnisonville UMC – Lansing DistrictStephen Beach 1968-1969; Edward F. Otto 1969-Dec. 1972; Daniel Miles Dec. 1972-1974; Paul K. Scheibner 1974-1978; J. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald 1978-May 1984; Thomas M.Pier-Fitzgerald (co-pastor) 1982-May 1984; Charles W. Smith May 1984-1988; Carl W.Staser 1988-Jan. 1991; Thomas Peters Jan. 1, 1991-1993; Raymond D. Field 1993-1998;Nancy L. Besemer 1998-2003; Thomas L. Truby Oct. 15, 2003-2006; Beatrice K. Robin-son 2006-2007; Mark G. Johnson 2007-2015; Matthew D. Kreh 2015-

Harbor Springs UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictPhillip Howell 1968-1971; Philip Brown 1971-1977; Milton TenHave 1977-1979; RichardMatson 1979-1987; Catherine Kelsey 1987-1990; Claudette Haney 1990-April 1993; BirtA. Beers May 1993-1995; Lawrence R. Wood 1995-2003; Kathryn S. Cadarette 2003-2011; Mary A. Sweet 2011-2014; Vaughn Thurston-Cox 2014-2016; [Epsilon/NewHope/Harbor Springs/Alanson became a 4-point charge 2014] Hillary Thurston-Cox(Assoc.) 2014-2016; Randall J. Hitts 2016-2017; Susan E. Hitts 2016- [Harbor Springs /Alanson realigned 2016]

Harrietta UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictWard Pierce 1967-1972; Bill Amundsen 1972-1979; Jean Crabtree 1979-Aug. 1980; Don-ald Buege Sept. 1980-Jan. 1984; Bruce Prestwood-Taylor Jan. 1984-1986; Thomas P. Fox1986-1992; Charles A. Williams 1992-Feb 14, 1997; J. David Thompson Nov. 16, 1997-2001; John J. Conklin (DSA) 2001-Nov. 30, 2001; John J. Conklin Dec. 1, 2001-2009;Mona L. Kindel 2009-2012; Beverley Williams 2012-2016; Laurie M. Koivula 2016-[Mesick/Harrietta/ Brethren became a three-point charge 2016]


Harrison: The Gathering – Heartland District[new church start 2004; mission congregation 2009; became 3-point charge: The Gathering(WMAC) & Wagarville/Wooden Shoe UMCs (DAC-Saginaw District) 2009] James C.Noggle 2004-2010; Michael J. Simon 2010-2013; Kellas D. Penny (1/2 time) July 1-Dec.31, 2013; Vincent J. Nader May 1, 2014-2016; Cheryl Lynn Mancier Nov. 1, 2016-

Hart UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictTheron Bailey 1966-Dec. 1969; Edward Passenger Dec. 1969-1971; Jack Kraklan 1971-1979; Lloyd Walker 1979-1982; Kenneth Snow 1982-1989; Laurie Haller 1989-1993;Bruce R. Kintigh 1993-Jan. 1, 1999; Harvey Prochnau Feb. 1, 1999-2003; Ben Bill Lester2003-2011; Rebecca Farrester Wieringa 2011-2015; Steven R. Young 2015-

Hartford UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictMorris Reinhart 1967-1972; Jean Crabtree 1972-1979; John Hice 1979-1987; David L.Crawford 1987-1990; Gerald L. Selleck 1990-1998; Richard A. Powell 1998-1999; RonaldW. Hansen 1999-2011; Jeffrey C. Williams 2011-2014; Rey Mondragon 2014-2015; [Hart-ford/Keeler became a two-point charge 2015] Ryan L. Wenburg 2015- [Keeler UMCmerged with Hartford UMC 12-31-16]

Hastings First UMC – Lansing DistrictEmeral Price 1967-March 1969; Stanley Buck April 1969-Dec. 1972; Sidney Short Jan.1973-1982; Myron Williams 1982-May 1985; David Nelson 1985-1989; Philip L. Brown1989-1994; Bufford W. Coe 1994-Oct. 15, 2000; Kathy E. Brown Feb. 1, 2001-2010; Don-ald E. Spachman 2010-2014; Mark R. Payne 2014-Dec. 31, 2016; Thomas J. Evans Jan.1, 2017-June 30, 2017; Bryce E. Feighner 2017-

Hastings Hope UMC – Lansing DistrictKenneth Vaught 1968-January 1983; Jack Bartholomew February 1983-February1986;Robert Mayo April 1986-1992; James E. Fox 1992-1995; Laurence E. Hubley 1995-2000;Richard D. Moore 2000-2015; Marcia L. Elders 2015-2017; Kimberly S. Metzer 2017-

Heritage UMC – Heartland DistrictRichard D. Moore Aug. 1 1999-2000; Mark Mitchell (Assoc.) Aug. 1, 1999-2000; ThomasE. Ball 2000-2007; James Bradley Brillhart, 2007-2014; Stephan Weinberger 2014-Mar.1, 2016; Charles R. Kaliszewski (DSA) Mar. 1-June 30, 2016; Terri L. Cummins 2016-

Hersey UMC – Heartland DistrictOtto Flachsmann 1964-1969; M.K. Matter 1969-1977; David A. Cheyne 1977-1982; Wes-ley E. Smith 1982-1984; Martin D. Fox 1984-Sept. 1986; Nelson Ray Dec. 1986-1988;Cynthia A. Skutar 1988-1992; Timothy J. Miller 1992-1994; Pulpit Supply July 1994; JohnG. Kasper Aug. 1, 1994-2001; Raymond D. Field 2001-2003; Lawrence A. Nichols 2003-2010; Mary Beth Rhine 2010-2012; Lemuel O. Granada (1/4 time) July 29, 2012-

Hesperia UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictMerlin Delo 1966-1978; William Bowers 1978-1980; David Dryer 1980-1984; RichardWilliams 1984-Oct. 1, 1997; Pulpit Supply Oct. 1, 1997 - Dec. 31, 1997; Susan Olsen Jan.1, 1998-July 1, 1998; Raymond D. Field 1998-1999; James Bradley Brillhart 1999-2007;Dianne D. Morrison 2007-2011; Richard D. Morrison (DSA) 2007-2011; Paul E. Hane2011-

Hillsdale First UMC – Albion DistrictJohn Francis 1968-1971; David S. Evans 1971-1979; William V. Payne 1979-1987; DavidA. Selleck 1987-Dec. 1988; Hugh C. White (Interim) Dec. 1988-1989; Gary L. Bekofske1989-1996; Mark G. Johnson 1996-2003; Curtis Eugene Jensen 2003-2010; Patricia L.Brook 2010-


Hillside UMC – Albion DistrictEugene Lewis 1966-1972; Paul Mazur 1972-1974; Tom Jones 74-78; Jon Powers 78-81;Larry Wiliford 81-83; Lawrence Hodge 1983-1991; Laurence E. Hubley 1991-1995; DavidA. Cheyne 1995-1998; Marilyn B. Barney 1998-2008; Denise J. Downs 2008-2009; [Hill-side/Somerset Center two-point charge 2009] E. Jeanne Koughns 2009-2014; Patricia A.Pebley 2014-

Hinchman UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictRobert Strauss 1968-1981; Valerie Hill 1981-March 1983; Leonard Haynes 1983-1986;Leo Bennett 1986-1989; Walter J. Rothfuss 1989-2000; Brenda Gordon 2000-2006; JaneD. Logston (part-time) 2006-14; [Berrien Springs / Hinchman / Oronoko became 3-pointcharge 2012] [Hinchman / Oronoko became 2-point charge 2014] Linda R. Gordon 2014--2017; Brenda E. Gordon 2017-

Holland First UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictHilding W. Kilgren 1963-1970; Paul E. Robinson (Assoc.) 1965-1972; Darwin R. Salis-bury 1970-1977; Brent Phillips (Assoc.) 1972-1973; John L. Francis 1977-1987; WilliamC. Johnson (Assoc.) 1977-1981; Heath T. Goodwin (part-time) 1981-1983; Robert S. Treat(part-time) 1983-1988; Harold F. Filbrandt 1987-1990; Susan J. Hagans (Assoc.) 1988-1995; John W. Ellinger 1990-1996; Beatrice K. Rose (Assoc.) 1995-1998; William E.Dobbs 1996-2005; R. John Thompson (Assoc.) 1998-Apr. 1, 2001; Karen A. Tompkins(Assoc.) 1998-2003; Todd J. Query (Deacon) 2003-2006; J. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald 2005-2017; Janice T. Lancaster (Assoc. Pastor of Congregational Care) 2010-Jan. 30, 2014;Bradley S. Bartelmay 2017-

Holt UMC – Lansing DistrictPhilip R. Glotfelty, Jr. 1964-1970; Douglas A. Smih 1970-1972; Myron K. Williams 1972-1982; Dennis Buwalda 1982-1989; Joseph D. Huston 1989-1999; Barbara J. Flory (Assoc.)1998-2000; Lynn E. Grimes 1999-2006; Glenn M. Wagner 2006-2014; Mark R. Erbes2014-

Holton UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictIra J. Noordhof 1967-1975; Donald Vuurens 1975-Jan. 1978; Pulpit Supply Jan.-June 1978;Charles Van Lente 1978-1983; David McBride 1983-1988; Larry Rubingh 1988-Dec.1991; Pulpit Supply Jan.-June 1992; Kenneth Bremer 1992-2006; Gerald Selleck 2006-

Homer UMC – Albion DistrictRonald Wise 1968-1969; Orvel Lundberg 1969-1970; E. Lenton Sutcliffe 1970-1971;Daniel D. Corl 1971-1973; John T. Charter 1973-1978; Harold Deipert 1978-1983; WalterRothfuss 1983-1987; Linda Farmer-Lewis Sept. 1987-Dec. 1992; Claudette Haney Apr.16, 1993-1995; Nelson Ray 1995-1997; Linda J. Burson 1997-Jan. 1, 2000; Mark Mitchell2000-2008; Thomas P. Fox 2008-2012; Robert P. Stover (Ret.) 2012-

Hopkins UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictGlenn Britton 1968-Jan. 1970; Stanley Finkbeiner Feb. 1970-1974; Densel Fuller 1974-1976; Brent Phillips 1976-1978; David Knapp 1978-Oct. 15, 1982; Robert J. Stillson Nov.1982-1989; Robert D. Nystrom 1989-1992; Marjory A. Berkompas 1992-June 13, 1996;David S. Yoh (DSA) 1996-1999; Raymond D. Field 1999-2001; Reva H. Daniel 2001-2005; Linda J. Burton 2005-2014; Dominic A. Tommy 2014-2017; Joel T. Fitzgerald 2017-


Horton Bay UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictSeward Walton 1968-1976; John Gurney 1976-1978; Steve Tower 1978-1979; Carl Staser1979-1980; Allen Valkema 1980-1982; Martin Fox 1982-1984; Craig Adams 1984-1994;Kathryn S. Slaughter 1994-2000; Geraldine M. Litchfield 2000-2005; Timothy B. Wright2005-2013; [Horton Bay became single-point charge 2013] Michael R. Neihardt 2013-2015; Eun Sik Poy Sept. 1, 2015-2016; Gregory P. Culver 2016-2017; [Charlevoix / Hor-ton Bay became a two-point charge 2016; Horton Bay became a single station 2017]Michael R. Neihardt 2017-

Indian River UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictGerald Janousek 1968-1970; Argle Leesler 1970-1972; Robert Elder 1972-1976; MorrisReinhart 1976-1984; Steve Weinberger 1984-1990; Larry Mannino 1990-1994; John D.Lover 1994-2000; Gary G. Step 2000-2012; O. Jay Kendall (Assoc.) 2007-Aug. 31, 2012;DeAnn J. Dobbs 2012-2014; Patricia A. Harpole 2014-2017; Everett L. Harpole (Assoc.)2016-2017; Todd W. Shafer 2017- ; Noreen S. Shafer (Assoc.) 2017-

Ionia Easton UMC – Heartland DistrictGeorge W. Chaffee 1971-1974; Nolan Williams 1974-Oct. 1980; Eldon Schram Oct. 1980-Sept. 1984; Kathryn M. Williams Sept. 1984-Nov. 1986; Kathryn M. Coombs Nov. 1986-1990; Scott K. Otis 1990-1993; David J. Blincoe 1993-Aug. 15, 1994; Supplied byPresbyterian Church Sept. 1994; Don Wells (Presbyterian) 1995-Jan. 6, 1999; Judy K.Downing 1999-2001; Lynn W. Wagner 2001-Sept. 1, 2002; Paul F. Bailey (DSA) April13, 2003; Thomas R. Reaume Sept 1, 2004-Jan. 1, 2007; Nancy J. Patera, Jan. 1, 2007-2014; Donna Jean Sperry 2014-

Ionia First UMC – Heartland DistrictLester C. Bailey 1964-1970; Charles W. Fullmer 1970-1977; Carl L. Hausermann 1977-1983; John F. Sorensen 1983-1985; Keith A. Bovee 1985-1991; Lawrence E. Hodge 1991-2000; Martin H. Culver 2000-2006; Lawrence P. Brown 2006-2014; Jonathan D. Van Dop2014-2017; [Ionia First / Lyons-Muir became a two-point charge 2016] Jonathan E. BrattCarle 2017-

Ionia Parish: Berlin Center UMC – Heartland DistrictLuther Brokaw 1967-1971; Donald Fry 1971-1973; Lloyd Walker 1973-Aug. 1979; WillisBraun Aug. 16, 1979-Feb. 1989; David L. Flagel March 1989-2003; Mark G. Johnson2003-2007; Dennis E. Slattery 2007-2012; Raymond R. Sundell 2012-Nov. 30, 2016; MarkG. Johnson (Ret.) Dec. 1, 2016-June 30, 2017; Nancy J. Patera 2017-

Ionia Parish: LeValley UMC – Heartland DistrictLuther Brokaw 1967-1971; Donald Fry 1971-1973; Lloyd Walker 1973-Aug. 1979; WillisBraun Aug. 16, 1979-Feb. 1989; David L. Flagel March 1989-2003; Mark G. Johnson2003-2007; Dennis E. Slattery 2007-2012; Raymond R. Sundell 2012-Nov. 30, 2016; MarkG. Johnson (Ret.) Dec. 1, 2016- June 30, 2017; Nancy J. Patera 2017-

Ionia Zion UMC – Heartland DistrictChester Erickson 1967-1971; George Chaffee 1971-1974; Nolan Williams 1974-Oct. 1980;Eldon Schram Oct. 1980-1984; Kathryn Williams (Coombs) 1984-Sept. 1986; WilliamDornbush Nov. 1986-Dec. 31, 1993; Pulpit Supply Jan. 1- June 30, 1994; Craig L. Adams1994-Sept. 15, 1999; Arlo Vandlen (DSA) Jan. 24, 2000-2001; Donald Graham 2001-2007; Cliff Allen (DSA) 2007; Cliff Allen, Nov. 10, 2007-

Ithaca UMC – Heartland DistrictJohn F. Sorensen 1967-1972; David B. Nelson, Jr. 1972-1980; Nolan R. Williams 1980-1991; David L. McBride 1991-2006; Steven R. Young 2006-2010; Cynthia Greene 2010-2015; Gary L. Simmons 2015-


Jackson Brookside UMC – Albion DistrictVerne Summers 1966-Aug. 1974; Verner Kilgren Sept. 1974-Sept. 15, 1978; William Tor-rey Sept. 15, 1978-1985; Richard Johns 1985-1992; David L. Johnston 1992-2005; CharlesCampbell July 15, 2005-Sept 1, 2005; Chad M. Parmalee Sept 1, 2005-2013; Ronald K.Brooks 2013- [Jackson Brookside/Trinity became a two-point charge 2015]

Jackson Calvary UMC – Albion DistrictJ. Leon Andrews 1968-1972; Haven UMC merged with Calvary in 1972; Donald P. Sailor1972-1977; Claude Ridley 1977-1983; Carl L. Hausermann 1983-1989; George R. Gret-tenberger 1989-1992; Timothy P. Boal 1992-1997; Linda J. Carlson (Assoc.) 1993-Feb.16, 1999; Michael T. Conklin 1999-2003; Maurice E. Walworth, Jr. 2003-2006; Linda H.Hollies 2006-Aug. 18, 2007; Lillian T. French Jan. 1, 2008-Sept. 1, 2010; Edrye MaurerSept. 1, 2010-2015; [Jackson Calvary & Zion became two-point charge 2013] Eric Iden(DSA) 2015-2017; [Jackson: Calvary became single station 2017] Mary K. Loring 2017-

Jackson First UMC – Albion DistrictRobert C. Smith 1966-1971; E. Lenten Sutcliffe (Assoc.) 1968-1971; Richard A. Morrison(Assoc.) 1969-1971; Merle D. Broyles 1971-1981; Wilbur A. Williams (Assoc.) 1971-1973; David C. Brown (Assoc.) 1971-1973; Ivon Gonsor (Assoc.) 1973-1974; GeorgeChaffee (Assoc.) 1974-1984; John Ellinger (Assoc.) Jan. 1972-1976; Richard Erickson(Assoc.) 1976-1982; Larry Taylor 1981-1987; David Morton (Assoc.) 1982-1986; TedCole (Assoc.) 1984-1986; Linda Farmer-Lewis (Assoc.) 1986-1987; David Knapp (Assoc.)1986-1989; Joy Moore 1988-1990; John Cermak 1987-1994; Leo E. Bennett (Assoc.)1989-1993; Donette Bourke (Deacon) 1990- 2003; John D. Morse (Assoc.) 1993-1999 ;Edward C. Ross 1994-; Sanda Sanganza (Assoc.) 1999-2001; Charles Campbell (Assoc.)2003-2007; Susan Babb (Assoc.) 2004-2015; Mark Babb (Deacon-Spiritual FormationConsultant) June 1, 2010- ; Eric S. Beck 2012- ; Timothy W. Trommater (Assoc.) 2015-2017; Mary K. Loring (Assoc.) 2017-

Jackson Trinity UMC – Albion District(Jackson Trinity is a merged congregation of Greenwood Ave. UMC, Greenwood ParkEUB and Francis Street EUB); James Crosby 1968-1969; Harold Kirkenbauer 1968-1969;Harold Taber 1969-1972; Dale Crawford 1972-1977; B. James Varner 1977-1986; KarenSlager Wheat 1986-1998; Beatrice K. Robinson 1998-2006; [Jackson Trinity / Parma be-came a charge 2006] Sandra L. Spahr (DSA) 2006-2007; Melodye Surgeon Rider 2007-2012; Patricia A. Pebley (1/2 time) 2012-2014; [Jackson Trinity became single-pointcharge 2014] Robert Q. Bailey (Ret.) 2014-2015; [Jackson Brookside/Trinity became atwo-point charge 2015] Ronald K. Brooks 2015-

Jackson Zion UMC – Albion DistrictAmos R. Bogart Jan. 1968-1969; Frederick W. Werth 1969-1971; Charles R. Campbell1971-1981; D. David Ward 1981-Jan. 7, 1994; Lawrence A. Nichols Feb. 1, 1994-2003;Donald R. Wendell July 15, 2003-Mar. 15, 2006; William Lang (DSA), Oct. 1, 2006-2007;[Pleasant Lake & Jackson Zion became two-point charge 2008] David H. Minger (DSA)2008-2013; [Jackson Calvary & Zion became two-point charge 2013] Edrye A. EastmanMaurer 2013-2015; Eric Iden (DSA) 2015-2017; [Grovenburg / Jackson: Zion / Felt Plains/ Williamston: Wheatfield became multi-point charge 2017] John Kabala 2017- ; GertrudeMwadi Mukalay 2017-


Jerome UMC – Albion DistrictKenneth W. Karlzen 1968-1971; Thomas R. Jones 1971-Aug. 1974; David Flagel Sept.1975-1980; Lee F. Zachman 1980-1984; Donald McLellan 1984-Sept. 1988; MelanieBaker-Streevy Oct. 1988-1995; Rochelle Ray 1995-2000; Tim Doubblestein 2000-Aug.31, 2002; Charles Richards Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2002; Paul Hane Jan. 1, 2003-2011; KimberlyA. Metzger July 1-Dec. 19, 2011; Arthur R. Turner (DSA) Feb. 1, 2012-2014; Timothy R.Puckett 2014-

Jonesville UMC – Albion DistrictDensel Fuller 1968-1974; William Johnson 1974-1977; Derryl Cook 1977-1978; M. JohnPalmer 1978-1982; Lloyd Walker 1982-1985; Jack Kraklan 1985-1988; Michael Baker-Streevy 1988-1995; Reva Hawke 1995-1997; Nelson Ray 1997-2000; Craig Pahl 2000-2014; [Jonesville/Allen became single charges 2014] Jennifer Ward (DSA) 2014-2017;[Litchfield / Jonesville became two-point charge 2017] Mary A. Sweet 2017-

Kalamazoo First UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictJames W. Wright 1964-1972; J. Melvin Bricker (Assoc.) 1966-1971; O. Lavern Merritt(Assoc.) 1968-1970; Ray R. Fassett (Assoc.) 1970-1974; Hoover Rupert 1972-1983; Dou-glas W. Vernon (Assoc.) 1971-1974; Marvin Zimmerman (Assoc.) 1974-1976; DonaldLudman (Assoc.) 1974-1978; William Richards (Assoc.) 1976-1979; Richard Beckett(Assoc.) 1977-1987; Mac Kelly (Assoc.) 1978-1982; Wayne Reece (Assoc.) 1979-1985;Gerald Selleck (Assoc.) 1982-1984; Royal Synwolt 1983-1991; Jane Shapley (Assoc.)1985-1987; Dean Francis (Assoc.) 1985-1990; Richard Rossiter (Assoc.) 1987-1992;George Hartmann (Assoc.) 1987-1994; Keith Treman (Assoc.) 1990-1998; KennethMcCaw 1991-Jan. 1, 2000; Cynthia A. Skutar (Assoc.) 1992-1997; Cynthia M. Schaefer(Assoc.) 1997-2001; Michelle Wisdom-Long (Assoc.) 1998-2000; Ron Keller (interimsenior pastor) Jan. 1, 2000-July 1, 2000; Douglas W. Vernon 2000-2010; Dale A. Hotelling(Assoc.) July 16, 2000-2004; Matthew J. Bistayi (Assoc.) 2002-2006; Julie Dix (Assoc.)2006-2010; John W. Boley 2010-2014; Michelle M. Wisdom-Long (Assoc.) 2010-2011;Stephen MG Charnley 2014-

Kalamazoo Milwood UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictRichard C. Miles 1966-1970; Heath T. Goodwin 1970-1971; Alden B. Burns 1971-Dec.1981; John H. Hice (Assoc.) 1977-1979; Ron L. Keller Jan. 1982-1988; James M. Morgan1988-1999; Robert K. Lynch 1999-2006; Martin H. Culver 2006-2011; Kennetha J.Bigham-Tsai 2011-2013; Heather A. (McDougall) Molner 2013-Feb. 8, 2016; David A.Newhouse (Ret.) Mar. 1, 2016-2017; Bille R. Dalton (Ret.) 2017-

Kalamazoo Sunnyside UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictAllen D. McCreedy 1967-1973; Robert H. Conn 1973-1976; John W. Ellinger 1976-1981;Norman C. Kohns 1981-1985; Paul L. Hartman 1985-1992; John W. Fisher 1992-2004;Billie R. Dalton 2004-Feb. 28, 2009; Linda J. Burson, Mar. 1-July 1, 2009; John MatthewWeiler (1/2 time) 2009- ; Cara Weiler (deacon 1/4 time) Oct. 1, 2009-

Kalamazoo Westwood UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictA.R. Davis 1968-1973; Allen D. McCreedy 1973-1977; E. William Wiltse 1977-1980;Merged with Kalamazoo Simpson 1980; Jack H. Baumgart 1980-1984; Larry E. Irvine1984-1988; Kenneth W. Karlzen 1988-July 31, 1995; Eric S. Beck Aug. 1, 1995-2007;Wayne A. Price 2007- ; Sandra Douglas (Deacon) (1/4 time) 2011-

Kalamo UMC – Lansing DistrictLowell F. Walsworth 1966-1971; Laurence R. Grubaugh 1971-1973; Milton J. Tenhave 1973-1977; David L. Johnston 1977-May 1983; James William Schoettle May 1983-1988; WilliamP. Sanders 1988-Feb. 1996; Mark E. Thompson 1996-2004; Bryce Feighner 2004-2013;[Barry-Eaton Cooperative Ministry 2013] Dan Phillips 2013-2015; Jerry J. Bukoski 2015-


Kalkaska UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictRichard M. Riley 1984-1993; Charles R. VanLente 1993-1996; Charles K. Stanley 1996-Oct. 1, 1999; Stanley Lee Hayes (DSA) Oct. 1, 1999-July 1, 2000; Robert W. Stark 2000-2008; Gregory R. Wolfe 2008-2013; Robert J. Freysinger 2013-2015; John Paul Murray2015-

Kendall UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictJames Boehm 1967-1970; Allen Valkema 1970-1971; William Miles 1971-1974; RudolphWittenback 1974-1976; Karen S. Slager-Wheat 1976-1986; John McNaughton 1986-1987;Judy K. Downing 1987-1998; Susan Olsen 1998-2004; Mary Beth Rhine 2004-2010; Ed-ward Mohr L. 2010-Sept. 11, 2012; Daniel J. Minor (Ret.) Sept. 16, 2012-June 30, 2013;Nelson L. Hall 2013-2015; John M. Brooks 2015-

Kent City Chapel Hill UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictCharles McNary 1964-1970; David Morton 1970-Jan. 1974; Stanley Finkbeiner 1974-1981; Ray Grienke 1981-1985; Willard Gilroy 1985-Oct. 1988; David Hainer Oct. 1988-March 1991; Mark Johnson May 1991-1996; Glenn C. Litchfield 1996-2005; R. JohnThompson 2005-2010; Kevin Guetschow 2010-2017; Michael J. Ramsey 2017-

Keswick UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictDale Crawford 1968-Oct. 1971; Richard Kuhn Oct. 1971-1980; John Myette 1980-1984;Tom Evans 1984-1988; Wayne Gorsline 1988-1991; Martin H. Culver 1991-1999; WayneA. Price 2000-2004; Donald E. Spachman 2004-2010; Charles A. Williams 2010-2011;Patricia A. Haas 2011-

Kewadin Indian Mission UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictHarry John Sr. Jan. 1975-1993; Owen White-Pigeon (DSA) 1993-1994; Cletus Marshall1994-Feb. 5, 1995; Pulpit Supply Feb. 6-June 1995; Delfred White-Crow (DSA) 1995-Nov. 15, 1997; Delfred White-Crow (part-time) Nov. 16, 1997-Apr. 16, 1998; Thomas H.John Jr 1998-2015; [Kewadin Indian Mission became single-point charge 2015] SandraK. VandenBrink (RLA) 2015-Dec. 31, 2016; George Pamp (DSA) Jan. 1, 2017-

Kewadin UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictGlenn Loy 1968-Sept. 1970; Russell Lautner (Assoc.) 1968-Oct. 1970; Gordon ShowersOct. 1970-Nov. 1971; Robert Doner Dec. 1971-1976; Bernard Randolph 1976-1978; JackBartholomew 1978-Feb. 1983; Stephen Beach Feb. 1983-Nov. 1986; Michael Baker-Streevy Dec. 1986-1988; Charles M. Shields 1988-1993; Raymond R. Sundell 1993-1998;Kathryn M. Coombs 1998-1999; Janilyn McConnell (Deacon) 1998-2003; Thomas M.Pier-Fitzgerald 1999-2005; William W. Chu & Julie A. Greyerbiehl (Chu) 2005-2009;Mary S. Brown July 1-Nov. 1, 2009; Eugene L. Baughan (Ret.) Nov. 1, 2009-2015; HowardHarvey 2015-

Kingsley UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictMarion Nye 1966-1970; Silas H. Foltz 1970-1971; Lewis (Bud) Buckner 1972-1978;Wayne Babcock 1978-1983; Beverly Prestwood-Taylor 1983-1986; Beverly PrestwoodTaylor (3/4 time) 1986-May 1988; Bruce Prestwood-Taylor (3/4 time) 1986-May 1988;Bruce Kintigh 1988-1993; Brian F. Rafferty 1993-1999; Charlene A. Minger 1999-2008;Gary S. Wales 2008-2013; Carl Q. Litchfield 2013-2017; Colleen A. Wierman (Assoc.)(1/4time) 2014-2017; Colleen A. Wierman 2017-

Lacota UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictRobert Victor 1966-1969; John Hagans 1969-1974; Pulpit Supply 1974-1977; Joseph Pratt1977-1980; Carl C. Nisbet 1980-Aug. 31, 2003; Donna Jean Keyte Sept. 1, 2003-Jan. 1,2006; Michael A. Pinto (DSA) 2006; Michael A. Pinto 2007-


Lake Ann UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictCarter Miller 1966-1969; Richard LoCicero 1969-1970; Russell J. Lautner Oct. 1970-1982; William E. Haggard 1982-1989; Charles J. Towersey 1989-Apr. 15, 2008; James L.Breithaupt (Assoc. 1/2 time) 2004-Mar. 15, 2006; Devon R. Herrell June 15, 2008-2013;Michael J. Simon 2013-2017; Joshua Manning 2017-

Lake City UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictJ. William Schoettle 1965-Feb. 1970; Leonard J. Yarlott Feb. 1970-1972; Ward D. Pierce1972-Aug. 1976; Ross Bunce Aug. 1976-1979; Willard Gilroy 1979-1985; David L. Dryer1985-1996; Jane A. Crabtree 1996-2000; Edrye (Eastman-Sealey) Maurer 2000-Sept. 1,2010; Jean M. Smith Sept. 1, 2010-

Lake Odessa Central UMC – Lansing DistrictMarvin F. Zimmerman 1967-1974; William A. Hertel 1974-Sept. 1980; Steve Keller 1980-1984; Thurlan E. Meredith 1984-1986; Charles W. Richards 1986-1989; D. Keith Laidler1989-1992; Emmett H. Kadwell, Jr. 1992-Jan. 1, 2000; Charles M. Shields Feb. 1, 2000-July 1, 2000; Donald R. Ferris 2000-2007; Eric S. Beck 2007-2012; Karen J. Sorden 2012-2017; Dominic A. Tommy 2017-

Lake Odessa Lakewood UMC – Lansing DistrictWilbur A. Williams 1967-1971; Charles A. Dunbar 1971-1978; James R. Hulett 1978-1985; Ward D. Pierce 1985-2001; Curtis E. Jensen 2001-2003; David Lee Flagel 2003-2013; James C. Noggle 2013-2015; Kathleen Smith (RLA) (Assoc.) July 15, 2014- ;Cynthia Greene 2015-2017; Steven C. Place 2017-

Lakeside UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictRobert Carson 1958-1964; Laurence R. Grubaugh 1964-1968; John Bullock 1968-1974;Robert Pumfery 1974-1979; Pulpit Supply 1979-1981; Charles Tooman 1981-1982; Gre-gory Wood 1982-1985; B. Gordon Barry 1985-1988; Steven Pearson 1988-1990; RuthHaynes-Merrifield 1990-1995; Sherri L. Swanson 1995-Sept. 1, 1999; George W. Lawton(RLA) Sept. 1, 1999-

Lansing: Asbury UMC – Lansing DistrictDouglas A. Smith 1960-1970; John S. Myette 1970-1978; Geoffrey L. Hayes 1978-1987;William A. Hertel 1987-1990; Charles F. Garrod 1990-Oct. 1992; Benton R. Heisler Nov.1992-1997; Deborah M. Johnson 1997-2008; Martin M. DeBow 2008-2014; Bo Rin Cho2014-2017; Jon L. Pohl 2017-

Lansing: Central UMC – Lansing DistrictHoward A. Lyman Feb. 1967-1978; Francis F. Anderson (Assoc.) 1966-1970; Peter H.Kunnen (Assoc.) 1968-1970; Robert E. Betts (Assoc.) 1970-1974; Charles Grauer (Assoc.)1970-1972; Paul L. Hartman (Assoc.) 1974-Jan. 1980; Samuel H. Evans (Assoc.) 1975-1977; Lloyd VanLente (Assoc.) 1977-1982; Neil F. Bintz 1978-1982; Robert H. Roth, Jr.(Assoc.) May 1980-1983; Sidney A. Short 1982-1993; James M. Gysel (Assoc.) 1983-1993; Lynn A. DeMoss 1993-1997; Pegg Ainslie (Assoc.) 1993-1997; John W. Boley 1997-2002; Russell F. McReynolds 2002-2007; Joseph D. Huston 2007-2009; Ronald K. Brooks2009-2013; Linda J. Farmer-Lewis 2013-2017; Mark E. Thompson 2017-

Lansing: First UMC – Lansing DistrictFrancis C. Johannides 1968-1972; John F. Sorensen 1972-Sept. 1978; Theron E. BaileySept. 1978-March 1982; Kenneth W. Karlzen March 1982-1988; Mark D. Graham 1988-1996; Robert L. Hundley 1996-2000; Stephan Weinberger 2000-2004; Melanie J. Baker2004-2012; Lori J. Sykes July 15, 2012-


Lansing: Grace UMC – Lansing DistrictClarence W. Hutchens 1967-1975; Paul F. Albery 1975-1981; John W. Ellinger 1981-1985;David L. Johnston 1985-1992; Richard E. Johns 1992-1996; Gary L. Bekofske 1996-2005;Timothy P. Boal 2005-2006; Jane Ellen Johnson Jan. 1, 2007-2016; Paul SungJoon Hahm2016- ; Nancy V. Fancher (Deacon) 2017-

Lansing: Mt Hope UMC – Lansing DistrictDonald Merrill 1967-Oct. 1975; George Elliott Nov. 1975-1979; Lloyd Phillips 1979-1984; Robert Hinklin 1984-Feb. 1987; Wade Panse May 1987-Oct. 1992; Paul C. FrederickDec. 1992-1999; Pamela J. Mathieu (Deacon) 1995- Ronald K. Brooks (Assoc.) 1998-1999; Ronald K. Brooks 1999-2000; Linda H. Hollies 2000-2001; William Earl Haggard2002-2012; Lansing Calvary UMC merged w/ Mt. Hope UMC 07-01-07]; Colleen Treman(Deacon, Children's Coordinator) 2008-2015; Rob Cook 2012- ; Eric Mulanda NduwaAug. 1, 2015-

Lansing: Sycamore Creek UMC - Main Campus – Lansing District[new church start 2000] Barbara J. Flory 2000-2009; Thomas F. Arthur 2009- [PottervilleUMC merged w/ Sycamore Creek UMC and became Sycamore Creek Potterville Campus12-31-16]

Lansing: Sycamore Creek UMC - Potterville Campus – Lansing DistrictThomas F. Arthur Dec. 31, 2016- ; [Potterville UMC merged w/ Sycamore Creek UMCand became Sycamore Creek Potterville Campus 12-31-16]

Lansing: Vietnamese UMC – Lansing DistrictVinh Q. Tran, Jan. 1, 1986 - 2004; Cuong M. Nguyen 2004-2008; Tho Van Phan (DSA)2009-Oct. 15, 2009

Lawrence UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictKenneth Snow 1967-1972; Norman Crotser 1972-1976; George Gierman 1976-1979; LeoBennett 1979-1986; Mark Johnson 1986-Apr. 1991; Ronald K. Brooks May 1991-1998;Wayne H. Babcock 1998-Dec. 31, 2002; David S. Yoh (DSA) Jan. 1, 2003-July 1, 2003;Jane D. Logston 2003-2006; Clifford L. Radtke 2006-2016; Wayne E. McKenney 2016-[Lawrence / Lawton St. Paul’s became a two-point charge 2016]

Lawton St Paul's UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictDonald Russell 1968-1971; Roger Nielson 1971-1974; Al Sprague 1974-1977; Diane Vale1977-1980; Jeff Edwards 1980-1981; Dean Francis 1981-1985; Beverly Gaska 1985-1987;Billie R. Dalton 1987-1995; Claudette I. Haney 1995-2000; Ronald K. Brooks 2000-2006;Daniel W. Biteman 2006-2010; Peggy A. Boltz 2010-2011; Douglas W. Vernon (DSA)(1/4 time) 2011-2014; [LifeSpring/Lawton St. Paul's became 2-point charge 2014] WayneE. McKenney 2014- [Lawrence / Lawton St. Paul’s became a two-point charge 2016]

Leaton UMC – Heartland DistrictPaul Peet 1968-1969; Fred Fischer 1969-1978; David Meister 1978-1979; Pulpit Supply1979-1980; Thomas Crossman 1980-1981; Pulpit Supply 1981-Jan. 1984; Dale Barry Jan.-Aug. 1984; Tim Girkin Oct.-Nov. 1984; Byron Coleman Nov. 1984-Jan. 1992; ConnieBongard Jan. 1992-1994; Thomas R. Jones (retired) 1994-July 31, 1999; Randall E. Roose(DSA) Aug. 1, 1999-2004; Susan D. Olsen July 16, 2004-2006; Sharyn K. Osmond Aug.1, 2006-Nov. 30, 2008; Donald R. Wendell Nov. 30, 2008-Nov. 1, 2009; Craig L. AdamsDec. 1, 2009-2010; David Michael Palmer 2010-2016; Russell D. Morgan 2016-


Lee Center UMC – Albion DistrictLynn Chapel 1965-March 1971; Beulah Poe March 1971-1976; Robert Doner 1976-1978;Joel Campbell 1978-1979; Ethel Stears 1979-Sept. 16, 1983; William Doubblestein Oct.16, 1983-1987; Eugene Baughan 1987-1991; David H. Minger 1991-1995; Wayne Willer1995-1996; Valerie Hill 1996-1998; David L. Litchfield 1998-2001; David Blair 2001-2003; Diane E. Stone 2004-2010; Irene L. Vittoz 2010-2014 [Lee Center UMC becamesingle-point charge 7-1-10]; James Gysel (Ret.) 2014-

Leighton UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictJames Sherwood 1965-1972; Keith Laidler 1972-1977; Curtis Cruff July-Dec. 1977; Don-ald Vuurens Jan. 1978-1980; Richard W. McClain 1980-1986; Kenneth Vaught 1986-May31, 1991; Raymond Townsend 1991-2006; David L. McBride 2006-

Leland UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictElmer J. Faust 1966-1969; Edward Jones 1969-1971; Richard Kuhn Nov. 1971-1980; JohnMyette 1980-1984; Tom Evans 1984-Jan. 31, 1994; Doug L. Pedersen Feb. 16, 1994-1997;Joseph M. Graybill 1997-2011; Linda J. Farmer-Lewis 2011-2013; Virginia L. Heller 2013-2014; Daniel B. Hofmann 2014-

Leslie UMC – Lansing DistrictWilliam Wurzel 1966-1969; Gordon E. Spalenka June-Oct. 1969; Arthur A. Jackson Oct.1969-1972; Wayne E. Sparks 1972-1975; James M. Morgan 1975-1982; Max J. Gladding1982-1990; Clinton McKinven-Copus 1990-Oct. 1991; Reva Hawke Oct. 1991-April1993; Derek DeToni-Hill 1993-Oct. 15, 1999; Janet Sweet-Richardson Nov. 1, 1999-2003;Carroll Arthur Fowler 2003-Jan. 1, 2006; Donald L. Buege Jan. 15, 2006-2014; Kelly M.Wasnich July 1-Aug. 10, 2014; Frederick H. Fischer (Ret.) Sept. 14, 2014-2015; Paul A.Damkoehler 2015-

LifeSpring UMC – Kalamazoo District[new church start 2001] Mark R. Payne 2001-2009; Patricia A. Harpole 2009-2014; [Life-Spring/Lawton St. Paul's became 2-point charge 2014] Wayne E. McKenney 2014-2016;Jason E. Harpole 2016- [LifeSpring became a single-point charge 2016]

Lincoln Road UMC – Heartland DistrictJohn Buckner 1966-1972; Eldon Schram 1973-1977; Marvin Iseminger 1977-1979; Mil-ton TenHave 1979-1986; Jane Lippert 1986-1990; Beatrice Rose 1990-1995; Kenneth C.Reeves 1995-1997; Lois M. Munn 1997-2000; Charles M. Shields 2000-2002; Nancy J.Bitterling 2002-2010; Jana Lynn Almeida 2010-2016; Linda (Lyne) K. Stull-Lipps 2016-

Litchfield UMC – Albion DistrictDorr Garrett 1968-1970; Peter Kunnen 1970-1972; Morris Reinhart 1972-1976; StephenKeller 1976-Dec. 1979; Paul Hartman Jan. 1980-1985; David Meister 1985-March 1990;Kathy Brown 1990-Feb. 1, 2001; R. John Thompson Apr. 1, 2001-2005; Carl Q. Litchfield2005-2009; [Litchfield/Quincy two-point charge 2009] Michael P. Baker-Streevy 2009-2010; Martin T. Cobb 2010-2013; Julie Elmore 2013-2017; [Litchfield / Jonesville becametwo-point charge 2017] Mary A. Sweet 2017-

Lowell UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictG. Robert Webber 1965-1969; Hartwell Gosney (Assoc.) 1968-Oct. 1972; Dean E. Bailey1969-1979; Gerald R. Bates 1979-Apr. 1982; Donald L. Buege (Assoc.) 1979-Aug. 1980;Beulah P. Poe (Assoc.) Sept. 1980-1982; William J. Amundsen 1982-1993; B. GordonBarry 1993-2003; Michael T. Conklin 2003-2008; Richard W. Blunt 2008-2014; CherylA. Mulligan (Deacon) Jan. 1, 2014- ; James Bradley Brillhart 2014-


Ludington St Paul UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictJack Kraklan 1967-1971; Bernard Randolph 1971-1974; Forest Crum 1974-1981; Ray D.Flessner 1981-1989; Robert P. Stover 1989-1998; Dennis E. Slattery 1998-2007; RobertJ. Henning 2007-2011; Jon L. Pohl 2011-2017; Bradley Bunn (DSA) 2017-

Ludington United UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictHarold F. Filbrandt 1967-1974; William J. Torrey 1974-1978; John F. Sorensen Sept. 15,1978-1983; William D. Dobbs 1983-1991; Laurie A. Haller (Assoc.) 1985-1989; Paul E.Lowley 1991-2000; Betty A. Smith (Assoc.) 1990-1992; Joe D. Elenbaas 2000-Nov 30,2006; Kenneth E. Tabor (Assoc.) 2004-2010; Thomas J. Evans 2007-2013; Dennis B.Bromley 2013-

Lyon Lake UMC – Albion DistrictA. Ray Noland Sept. 1968-1973; John T. Charter 1973-1978; Harold Deipert 1978-1983;Walter Rothfuss1983-1987; Linda Farmer-Lewis Sept. 1987-Dec. 1992; Claudette HaneyApril 16, 1993-1995, Nelson Ray 1995-1997; Linda J. Burson 1997-Jan. 1, 2000; MarkMitchell 2000-2008; Thomas P. Fox 2008-2012; Robert P. Stover (Ret.) 2012-

Lyons-Muir Church – Heartland DistrictRichard Strait 1972-1977; George Matter 1977-1979; Howard McDonald 1979-1982;Byron Coleman 1982-1984; Bette Dobie 1984-1988; Scott Otis 1988-1993; David J. Blin-coe 1993-Aug. 15, 1994; Supplied by Presbyterian Church Sept. 1994; Don Wells (Pres-byterian) 1995-Jan. 6, 1999; Judy K. Downing 1999-2001; Lynn W. Wagner 2001-Sept.1, 2002; Kathy Jean Clark Aug. 1, 2003-?Jan. 1,2005; Forrest B. Nelson Jan. 1, 2005- Jan.1, 2016; Jonathan D. VanDop, Jan. 1, 2016-2017; [Ionia First / Lyons-Muir became a two-point charge 2016] Jonathan E. Bratt Carle 2017-

Mancelona UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictM. Helen Jackson 1968-1972; George Gierman 1972-1975; Curtis Jensen 1975-1983;Timothy Graham 1983-1990; Gary Coates 1990-Aug. 1991; Pulpit Supply Sept.-Oct.1991; Wayne Gorsline Nov. 1991-June 15, 1992; John W. Boley June 16, 1992-1997; Car-olyn C. Floyd 1997-2000; Kathryn M. Steen 2000-2007; Stephan Weinberger 2007-2010;Zawdie K. Abiade July 1-July 4, 2010; Todd Shafer (DSA) July 15, 2010; Todd ShaferNov. 1, 2010-2017; Bryan K. Kilpatrick 2017-

Manistee UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictCarleton A. Benson Sept. 1968-1971; Richard M. Wilson 1971-1980; Gilbert B. Heaton1980-1982; Richard R. Erickson 1982-1990; Gregory B. Wood 1990-1998; Gerald L. Sel-leck 1998-2002; Jerry Lee Jaquish 2002-2012; David A. Selleck 2012-2015; John A. Scott2015-

Manton UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictEduard Eidens 1967-1969; J. William Schoette 1969-1970; Leonard J. Yarlott 1970-1971;Arthur R. Turner 1971-1976; Molly C. Turner (Assoc.) 1971-1976; Norman Charter 1976-1977; J.T. Wood 1977-1981; Deborah Johnson 1981-1985; Laurie McKinven-Copus 1985-1987; Louis W. Grettenberger 1987-1993; Richard W. Blunt 1993-Feb. 1, 1999; Linda J.Carlson Feb. 16, 1999-2009; Beth A. Reum 2009-2013; Noreen S. Shafer 2013-2017; JeffSwainston (DSA) 2017-

Maple River Parish: Lowe UMC – Heartland DistrictWilliam Tate 1967-1969; Robert Boyer 1969-1970; Charles VanLente 1970-1972; EverettLove June-Dec. 1972; Harold McGuire 1973-1974; Terry MacArthur 1976-Oct. 15, 1979;Robert Gillette Jan. 1980-1984; Merritt Bongard 1984-1991; Joseph Spackman 1991-1999;James Dibbet 1999-2005; O'Ryan Rickard 2005-2007; Kathryn L. Leydorf (DSA) 2007;Kathryn L. Leydorf Nov. 10, 2007- [Salem/Maple Rapids/Lowe charge re-aligned 5-1-14 toMaple Rapids/Lowe charge; Maple Rapids / Lowe became Maple River Parish 2015]


Maple River Parish: Maple Rapids UMC – Heartland DistrictWilliam Tate 1967-1969; Robert Boyer 1969-Feb. 1970; Charles VanLente Feb. 1970-May1972; Abe Caster May 1972-Jan. 1973; Eldon Schram Feb.-June 1973; J. Thomas Churn1973-1979; Richard Whale 1979-1980; Richard Riley 1980-1984; Lyle Heaton 1984-1990;Tim Wohlford 1990-1991; Carolyn Robinson 1991-1997; Charles D. Farnum 1997-2001;Martin Cobb 2001-2006; O'Ryan Rickard 2006-2007; Kathryn L. Leydorf (DSA) 2007;Kathryn L. Leydorf Nov. 10, 2007- [Salem/Maple Rapids/Lowe charge re-aligned 5-1-14to Maple Rapids/Lowe charge; Maple Rapids / Lowe became Maple River Parish 2015]

Marcellus UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictIra Fett 1968-1969; Donald Ludman 1969-1974; Wayne Babcock 1975-1978; Derryl Cook1978-1981; Robert Mayo 1981-1986; Kenneth I. Kline 1986-1992; Dennis E. Slattery1992-1995; Peggy A. Boltz 1995-2002; Melodye Surgeon Rider 2002-2007; John D. Mess-ner (DSA) 2007; John D. Messner Jan. 1, 2008-

Marion UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictEdward R. Jones 1967-1969; Walter S. Easton 1969-1971; Robert R. Boyer 1971-1977;Kendall A. Lewis 1977-1981; Donald R. Fry 1981-1994; James C. Grant 1994-1999;Howard H. Harvey 1999-2000; Jeffrey Schrock 2000-2004; Kenneth C. Reeves 2004-2006; Kenneth C. Reeves (DSA) 2006-2007; James J. Mort 2007-

Marne UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictKenneth E. Curtis 1967-1969; Don W. Eddy 1969-1971; Kenneth W. Karlzen 1971-1973;Donald Fry 1973-1977; Douglas Knight 1977-1980; Vernon Michael 1980-1982; KeithBovee 1982-1985; Deborah M. Johnson 1985-1990; Timothy W. Graham 1990-1993; CathiM. Gowin 1993-Jan. 31, 2002; Patricia L. Brook Feb. 1, 2002-2010; James Thomas Boutell2010-

Marshall UMC – Albion DistrictCharles Manker 1968-1970; Ralph Witmer 1970-1974; Harold Filbrandt 1974-1983;Jeanne Randels (Assoc.) 1981-1988; Ronald Thompson 1983-1989; David McBride(Assoc.) 1988-1991; Leon Andrews 1989-1992; William Bills (Assoc.) 1991-1994;William Johnson 1992-1996; Margaret H. Peterson (Assoc.) 1994-1998 ; Keith W. Heifner1996-1999; Judy K. Downing (Assoc.) 1998-1999; Leonard R. Schoenherr 1999-2013;Melany A. Chalker 2013-

Martin UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictPaul Scheibner 1965-1970; Thurlan Meridith 1970-1976; Gerald L. Welsh 1976-1984;Lee F. Zachman 1984-April 15, 1994; William C. Bills 1994-2007; Christopher L. Lane2007-2009; David A. Selleck 2009-2012; Donald J. Graham 2012-2014; Sean K. Kidd2014-

Mason First UMC – Lansing DistrictKeith L. Hayes 1966-1980; Robert L. Wessman (Assoc.) 1979-1984; George R. Gretten-berger 1980-1989; Donald R. Ferris (Assoc.) 1984-1989; Verne C. Summers 1989-1992;Charles B. Hodges (Assoc.) 1989-March 1991; Wayne G. Reece 1992-2000; Robert K.Lynch (Assoc.) 1992-1995; Jane D. Logston (Assoc.) 1996-1998; Timothy Tuthill (Assoc.)1998-2006; Robert L. Hundley 2000-2009; Dwayne E. Bagley 2009-2016; Donna Jo Mi-narik 2016-

Mears UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictKenneth L. Snow 1990-1993; Kenneth Vanderlaan (DSA) 1993-2017; [Mears and Shelbybecame a multi-station circuit 2016]; Anne W. Riegler 2017-


Mecosta New Hope UMC – Heartland DistrictGordon L. Terpening 1968-1971; Norman Charter 1971-1973; Pulpit Supply 1973-1974;Michael Nickerson 1974-1977; Ilona Sabo-Schuler 1977-1982; B. Gordon Barry 1982-1985; Pulpit Supply July-Oct. 1985; Bobby Dale Whitlock Oct. 1985-Apr. 1987; PulpitSupply April-June 1987; Remus, Mecosta and Halls Corners merged to form New Hopein 1987; Christopher Momany 1987-1993; Scott K. Otis 1993-1997; James C. Noggle1997-2004; Victor D. Charnley 2004-2013; Gregory L. Buchner 2013-

Mendon UMC – Albion DistrictMarcius Taber 1968-1969; David Litchfield 1969-1970; Harold Simon 1970-Nov. 1973;Robert Jones Nov. 1973-1978; John Charter 1978-1981; Ira Noordhoff 1981-Jan. 1985;Kendall Lewis Jan. 1985-1986; Elaine Buker 1986-1992; Rochelle Ray 1992-1995;Thomas L. Truby 1995-2001; Ward D. Pierce (DSA) 2001-Dec. 2, 2012 (died); David G.Knapp (interim) Jan. 1-June 30, 2013; [Three Rivers First / Mendon became two-pointcharge 2013] Robert D. Nystrom 2013-2015; [Mendon / West Mendon became two-charge2015] Thoreau May 2015-2017; Margaret K. Mallory 2017-

Mesick UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictWard Pierce 1967-1972; Bill Amundsen 1972-1979; Jean Crabtree 1979-Aug. 1980; Don-ald Buege Sept. 1980-Jan. 1984; Bruce Prestwood-Taylor Jan. 1984-1986; Thomas P. Fox1986-1992; Charles A. Williams 1992-Feb. 14, 1997; J. David Thompson Nov. 16, 1997-2001; John J. Conklin (DSA) 2001-Nov. 30, 2001; John J. Conklin Dec. 1, 2001-2009;Mona L. Kindel 2009-2012; Beverley Williams 2012-2016; Laurie M. Koivula 2016-[Mesick/Harrietta/ Brethren became a three-point charge 2016]

Middleville UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictHarold M. Taber 1964-1969; C. William Martin 1969-1973; Harold Simon Nov. 1973-Oct. 1976; Arthur Jackson April 1977-Aug. 1983; Bradley Kalajainen (Assoc.) Jan. 1981-1985; Carl Staser Oct. 1983-1988; Lynn W. Wagner 1988-1996; Lee F. Zachman1996-2004; Scott E. Manning 2004-2009; [Middleville/Snow two-point charge 2009]Michael T. Conklin 2009-2012; Anthony C. Shumaker 2012- [Middleville became singlestation 2017]

Millville UMC – Lansing DistrictDaniel Harris 1965-1970; Dorr Garrett 1970-1973; Lester Priest Jan. 15, 1974-1980;Robert Stillson 1980-Nov. 15, 1982; Donald Vuurens Feb. 1983-1986; Richard Young1986-1990; Jeffrey Wright 1990-Jan. 1993; James C. Noggle March 1993-1997; CarolynA. Robinson 1997-1998; Richard A. Tester 1998-2004; Robert J. Freysinger 2004-2013;[M-52 Cooperative Ministry 2013; re-named Connections Cooperative Ministry 2015] Je-remy J. Wicks (1/2 time) 2013-2017; [Dansville UMC merged with Millville UMC 12-31-14] Jaqueline L. Raineri 2017-

Montague UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictWirth G. Tennant 1965-1972; Gilbert B. Heaton 1972-1977; Birt A. Beers 1977-1983;Robert E. Jones, Jr. 1983-1992; D. Keith Laidler 1992-1997; Timothy P. Boal 1997-2005;Gary Bekofske 2005-2009; Randall R. Hansen 2009-2014; Mary S. Brown 2014-Nov. 30,2016; David “Gunnar” Carlson Dec. 1, 2016-June 30, 2017 [Whitehall UMC merged withMontague UMC, 6-02-17] Michael A. Riegler 2017-

Monterey Center UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictRon Smith Oct. 1991-1997; Kenneth C. Reeves 1997-2004; Anthony Carrol Shumaker2004-2008; Richard A. Fritz 2008-2014; Nancy J. Patera 2014-2017; Craig H. VanBeek(DSA) 2017-


Montgomery UMC – Albion DistrictKarl L. Zeigler 1968-1969; John H. Gurney 1969-Aug. 1970; Joseph Huston Aug. 1970-1972; Richard Huskey 1972-1974; J. Brian Selleck 1974-Feb. 1976; Robert P. StoverMarch 1976-1980; Stephen Beech 1980-1983; Larry W. Rubingh 1983-1987; FrederickG. Hamlin 1987-1994; Russell K. Logston 1994-1996; Diane Stone Nov. 16, 1996-2004;Edward Mohr 2004-2010; Trevor McDermont 2010-2013; Frederick G. Cain (Ret.) (part-time) 2013-

Morris Chapel UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictAlbert O'Rourke 1968-1970; Douglas Vernon 1970-1971; Pulpit Supply 1971-1972; Ken-neth L. Snow 1972-1982; Richard C. Kuhn 1982-1987; Richard D. Wilson 1987-1996;Zawdie K. Abiade 1996-2002; Charles D. McNary (DSA) 2002-2003; O'Ryan Rickard2003-2004; Christopher A. Kruchkow 2004-Feb. 15, 2012; [Morris Chapel UMC becamesingle point charge 2012] Samuel Gordy (1/4 time) Mar. 11, 2012-2013; Rob Snodgrass2014- [Morris Chapel / Niles Grace became a two-point charge 2016; Niles Wesley / Mor-ris Chapel / Niles Grace became a 3-point charge 2017]

Mt Pleasant Chippewa Indian UMC – Heartland DistrictJoseph Sprague 1974-1986; Maynard Hinman DSA 1986-1987; Joseph Sprague 1984-1986; Chris Cavender DSA 1990-Dec. 31, 1991; James Burgess Jan.1992-June1992;Joseph Sprague June 15, 1992-1994; Carla Sineway (1/3 time) 1994-Nov. 1, 2003;Matthew Sprague (1/3 time) 1994-Nov. 15, 1995; Owen White-Pigeon (1/3 time) 1994;Owen White-Pigeon (DSA) 2011-

Mt Pleasant First UMC – Heartland DistrictPaul Albery 1966-1970; Neil Bintz 1970-1978; Albert W. Frevert 1978-1989; Edward C.Ross (Assoc.) 1978-1981; Rodney J. Kalajainen (Assoc.) 1981-1984; Thomas Crossman(Assoc.) 1984-1986; Steven M. Smith (Assoc.) 1986-1991; Ronald J. Thompson 1989-1995; Janet K. Sweet (Assoc.) 1991-1994; Connie R. Bongard (Assoc.) Aug. 1, 1994-1997; Wade S. Panse 1995-1997; Benton R. Heisler 1997-2002; Mark R. Erbes (Assoc.)1997-2001; Michelle LaMew (Assoc.) 2001-; John W. Boley 2002-2010; Charles D. Far-num (Assoc.) July 16, 2006-2007; Cynthia A. Skutar 2010-2013; Diane Gordon 2013-

Mt Pleasant Trinity UMC – Heartland DistrictG.B. Rule 1967-1969; J.A. Dudley 1969-1972; Daren C. Durey 1972-1977; Robert E.Tomlinson 1977-1980; Gordon E. Spalenka 1980-1984; Janelle E. Gerken 1984-1987;Michael J. Kent 1987-1991; James Cook 1991-1995; Dean Prentiss 1995-Sept. 14, 1999;Jana Lynn Almeida Oct. 16, 1999-2004; Susan D. Olsen July 16, 2004-2006; Sharyn K.Osmond Aug. 1, 2006-Nov. 30, 2008; Donald R. Wendell Nov. 30, 2008-Nov. 1, 2009;Craig L. Adams Dec. 1, 2009-2010; David Michael Palmer 2010-2016; Russell D. Morgan2016-

Mulliken UMC – Lansing DistrictEveratt Love 1968-1972; David A. Cheyne 1972-1975; Lynn Wagner 1975-1977; JohnEversole 1977-1982; Joseph Spackman 1982-1983; Ken Lindland 1983-1987; JosephSpackman 1987-1991; Gordon Spalenka 1991-1993; Robert Besemer 1993-Aug. 31, 1996;Donald Woolum Sept. 16, 1996-2003; Judith Lee Scholten 2003-2011; Gary L. Simmons2011-2013; [Barry-Eaton Cooperative Ministry 2013] Claire W. Huyck 2013-2015; BettyA. Smith (Ret.) 2015-Dec. 31, 2015; Lyle D. Heaton Jan. 1-June 30, 2016; Vaughn W.Thurston-Cox 2016- [Mulliken became single station 2017]


Munith UMC – Lansing DistrictFrederick Werth 1967-1971; Bert L. Cole March 1972-1973; Larry Irvine 1973-1975;Thomas Adams 1976-1978; James Barney 1979-1983; Linda Farmer-Lewis 1983-1986;Milton TenHave 1986-1990; Laurie McKinven-Copus 1990-Sept. 1991; Robert MarstonOct. 1991-1998; Judith A. Nielson 1998-2000; Charles Cerling 2000-Aug. 9, 2004; ArthurR. Turner 2004-Nov. 15, 2005; Kenneth Karlzen (DSA) Dec. 2005-2006; Maurice Wal-worth (DSA) 2006-2007; Larry W. Rubingh 2007-Sept. 6, 2011; Maurice E. Walworth,Jr. (pulpit supply) Sept. 6, 2011-2012; Jeanne M. Laimon (1/4 time) 2012-2014 [M-52Cooperative Ministry 2013-2014]; Susan J. Trowbridge 2014-

Muskegon Central UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictRoyal J. Synwolt 1966-1971; Robert H. Jongeward 1971-1979; Lynn A. DeMoss 1979-1988; Ron L. Keller 1988-1993; Daniel M. Duncan (Assoc.) 1989-1994; Ray W. Burgess1993-2000; Melanie S. Young (Assoc.) 1994-1996; Virginia L. Heller (Assoc.) 1996-1998;Gregory P. Culver (Assoc.) 1998-2002; Randall R. Hansen 2000-2009; M. Kay DeMoss(Deacon) 2003-2015; Gary L. Bekofske 2009-2010; Diane Gordon 2010-2013; Mark D.Miller 2013-

Muskegon Crestwood UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictCarl B. Strange 1962-1969; John S. Myette 1969-1970; Phillip R. Glotfelty, Jr. 1970-1973;Kenneth W. Karlzen 1973-1977; David G. Showers 1977-1980; Lawrence E. Hodge 1980-1983; Birt A. Beers 1983-1990; M. Chris Lane 1990-1995; Victor D. Charnley 1995-2004;Dianne D. Morrison 2004-2007; Diane M Bowden 2007-2008; Dale Hotelling 2008-2010;Stephan Weinberger 2010-2014; [Muskegon Crestwood realigned from Lakeside/Crest-wood to Whitehall/Crestwood 2014] Mary A. Sweet 2014-2017; Jennifer J. Wheeler 2017-[Whitehall and Crestwood became multi-station circuit 2014; Crestwood became a singlestation 2017]

Muskegon Hts Temple UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictVerner Kilgren 1962-1970; Richard Selleck 1970-1977; Dale Crawford 1977-1979; RobertPumfrey 1979-1983; Don Eddy 1983-1989; Richard Youells 1989-1991; Gerald F. Hagans1991-Sept. 1, 2006; Robert B. Cook Sept. 1, 2006-2012; Jeffrey J. Bowman 2012-

Muskegon Lake Harbor UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictWayne Speese 1964-1975; Harold Kirchenbauer Oct. 1975-1981; Frank Lyman 1981-1991; Carole Lyman (Assoc.) 1984-1991; Jack Stubbs 1991-1995; Susan J. Hagans 1995-2000; Cynthia Ann Skutar 2000-2004; Richard A. Morrison 2004-2007; Mark R. Erbes2007-2014; Mary Letta-Bement Ivanov 2014- [Muskegon Lakeside merged w/ MuskegonLake Harbor 07-01-16]

Muskegon Unity UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictKenneth McCaw Dec. 1966-1969; Austin Regier 1969-1975; Joseph Glover 1975-1983;Eric Beck 1983-1986; Susan Krill (Hagans) 1986-Nov. 1988; Ron Robotham Jan. 1989-1990; Jane Lippert 1990-1995; J. Todd Thompson 1995-1998; Kimberly A. DeLong 1998-Sept. 16, 1999; Gayle Berntsen Sept, 16, 1999-Sept. 1, 2001; James Meines Dec. 1,2001-2005; Brian M. McLellan (DSA) 2005-Feb. 15, 2006; James Meines (DSA) Apr. 15,2006-Oct. 31, 2006; Nancy L. (Besemer) Boelens Nov. 1, 2006-Dec. 31, 2008; Gilbert R.Boersma (1/4 time) 2009-Oct. 31, 2011; R. John Thompson (DSA) (1/4 time) Nov. 1,2011-2014; Ronald L. Worley 2014


Muskegon Wolf Lake UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictKenneth McCaw Nov. 1966-1969; Austin Reiger 1969-1975; Craig Adams 1975-Aug. 1979;Richard Williams Sept. 1979-Nov. 1983; Bruce Dempsey Nov. 1983-Nov. 1988; GilbertBoersma Jan. 1989-Jan. 31, 1995; Pulpit Supply Feb.-June 1995; J. Todd Thompson 1995-2000; Laurence E. Hubley 2000-Nov. 15, 2001; Roberta W. Cabot Nov. 16, 2001-2011;Bobby Dale Whitlock (Ret.) 2011-Sept. 1, 2014; Susan J. Hagans (Ret.) Sept. 1, 2014-

Napoleon UMC – Albion DistrictRobert Kersten 1967-1969; Robert Hinklin 1969-1972; Douglas Smith 1972-1973; Mar-jorie Matthews 1973-Dec. 1975; J. Brian Selleck March 1976-Sept. 1978; Francis Ander-son Sept. 1978-Sept. 1980; Wayne Gorsline Sept. 1980-1988; Robert J. Freysinger1988-2004; Robert P. Stover 2004-2007; Jennifer Jue 2007-2013; Gregory R. Wolfe (Ret.)2013-

Nashville UMC – Lansing DistrictJames Crosby 1969-1975; Leonard F. Putnam 1975-1984; Lynn Wagner 1984-1988;Ronald K. Brooks 1988-May 15, 1991; Kenneth Vaught June 1, 1991-1994; James L.Hynes 1994-2000; Gail C. Patterson 2000-Dec. 31, 2001; Dianne M. Bowden January 16,2002-2007; Cathy M. Christman 2007-2010; Nancy J. Bitterling 2010-2013; Gary L. Sim-mons 2013-2015; [Barry-Eaton Cooperative Ministry 2013] Nancy V. Fancher (Deacon)2014-2015; Karen L. Jensen-Kinney 2015-

NE Missaukee Parish: Merritt-Butterfield UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictAthel Lynch 1968-1970; Marion Nye 1970-1973; Eugene Baughan 1974-1987; BernardGriner 1988-1989; Cynthia Schaefer 1989-1993; (Merritt and Butterfield merged on July 1,1991.) Pulpit Supply July 1-Aug. 31, 1993; O. Jay Kendall Sept. 1, 1993-2005; Brian RBunch, Aug. 1, 2005-2012; Jeffrey J. Schrock 2012-2016; Joshua Henderson Sept. 1, 2016-

NE Missaukee Parish: Moorestown-Stittsville UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictAthel Lynch 1968-1970; Marion Nye 1970-1973; Eugene Baughan 1974-1987; BernardGriner 1988-1989; Cynthia Schaefer 1989-1993; Stittsville merged with Moorestown in1993; O. Jay Kendall Sept. 1, 1993-2005; Brian R Bunch, Aug. 1, 2005-2012; Jeffrey J.Schrock 2012--2016; Joshua Henderson Sept. 1, 2016-

New Buffalo: Water's Edge UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictJohn Bullock 1968-1974; Robert Pumfery 1974-1979; Joseph Beattie 1979-1980; KenVanderlaan 1980-1981; Charles Tooman 1981-Jan. 1982; Gregory B. Wood Feb. 1, 1982-1985; B. Gordon Barry 1985-1993; Bradley S. Bartelmay 1993-2017; [01/01/12 NewBuffalo First UMC renamed New Buffalo: Water's Edge UMC] Kellas D. Penny III 2017-

New Hope UMC of Emmett County – Grand Traverse DistrictMatthew Todd Stoll 2003-2010; Vaughn Thurston-Cox 2010-2015; [Epsilon/NewHope/Harbor Springs/Alanson became a 4-point charge 2014] Hillary Thurston-Cox(Assoc.) 2014-Jan. 1, 2015; [New Hope UMC of Emmett County became a single-pointcharge 2015] Everett L. Harpole 2015-Dec. 1, 2015; Michelle Merchant Dec. 1, 2015-

New Life UMC – Heartland DistrictLawrence P. Brown Jan. 1, 1998-2006; Richard J. Duffy (co-pastor) Jan. 1, 1998-June 30,1998; Anita Hahn 2006-2011; John A. Scott 2011-2015; Susan J. Babb 2015- ; Mark R.Babb (Deacon) 2016-

Newaygo UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictJean Crabtree 1967-1972; Paul E. Robinson 1972-1975; James W. Boehm 1975-1984;John S. Myette 1984-1988; Stephen M.G. Charlney 1988-1994; Donald R. Fry 1994-1999;Sandra L. Spahr 2000-2006; Patricia L. Bromberek 2006-2011; Kathy Groff (Ret.) 2011-2017; Eric L. Magner (DSA) 2017-


Niles Grace UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictLeonard Putnam 1964-1969; Orin M. Bailey 1969-1971; Don Cozadd 1971-1976; DavidLitchfield 1976-1981; John Charter 1981-Nov. 1992; Mark E. Thompson Nov. 1992-1996;Glenn McNeil 1996-2000; Nancy J. Bitterling 2000-2002; Patricia L. Bromberek (SP-DSA) 2002-2004; Anthony Tomasino (DSA) Oct. 17, 2004-2016; [Morris Chapel / NilesGrace became a two-point charge 2016; Niles Wesley / Morris Chapel / Niles Grace be-came a 3-point charge 2017] Robert L. Snodgrass II 2016-

Niles Wesley UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictRobert Trenery 1968-1974; Mark Graham 1974-1984; Lloyd Phillips 1984-1991; NolanR. Williams 1991-Jan. 1, 2000; Emmett H. Kadwell, Jr. Jan. 1, 2000-2008; Edward H.Slate 2008-2012; Cathi M. Huvaere 2012-2017; [Niles Wesley / Morris Chapel / NilesGrace became a 3-point charge 2017] Robert L. Snodgrass II 2017-

North Adams UMC – Albion DistrictKenneth W. Karlzen 1968-1971; Thomas R. Jones 1971-Aug. 1974; David Flagel Sept.1975-1980; Lee F. Zachman 1980-1984; Donald McLellan 1984-Sept. 1988; MelanieBaker-Streevy Oct. 1988-1995; Rochelle Ray 1995-2000; Tim Doubblestein 2000-Aug.31, 2002; Charles Richards Sept. 1-Dec. 31, 2002; Paul Hane Jan. 1, 2003-2011; KimberlyA. Metzger July 1-Dec. 19, 2011; Arthur R. Turner (DSA) Feb. 1, 2012-2014 [Osseo UMCmerged w/ North Adams UMC 4-6-14] Timothy R. Puckett 2014-

North Muskegon Community UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictDavid S. Yoh 1968-Sept. 1978; Dennis Buwalda Sept. 1978-1982; Laurence L. Waterhouse1982-1986; John W. Fisher 1986-1992; Glenn M. Wagner 1992-2006; Robert K. Lynch2006-2012; Phillip J. Friedrick July 15, 2012-2017; Jeremy P.H. Williams 2017-

North Parma UMC – Albion DistrictEdward Dahringer 1968-Sept. 1980; Jean Crabtree Nov. 1980-Jan. 1984; Jerry Hippensteel1984-1989; Charlotte Lewis 1989-1992; Carolin S. Spragg 1992-1999; Keith W. Heifner1999-2003; Michael P. Baker-Streevy 2003-2009; Melissa Claxton 2009- [North Parma /Springport became two-point charge 7-1-10]

Northport Indian Mission UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictMarshall Collins (DSA) 1991-2001; Kathryn Coombs (DSA) 2003-2005; Thomas H. JohnJr. 2005-2015; [Northport Indian Mission became single-point charge 2015] Terry M.Wildman (DSA) 2015-

Northwest UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictRay Carpenter 1967-1972; Linda Stoddard 1972-1976; Dorcas Lohr 1976-1982; Pulpitsupply 1982-1983; Alden B. Burns 1983-1996; Carol A. Newman 1996-2000; John W.McNaughton 2000-2003; Calvin Y. Hill 2003-2007; Sheila F. Baker 2007-2012; RonaldW. Hansen (DSA) (1/4 time) 2012-2013; Samuel C. Gordy (1/4 time) 2013-2015; NelsonL. Hall 2015-

Norwood UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictStanley Hayes 1967-1970; Lester Priest 1970-Jan. 1974; Daniel Minor April 1974-1981;Betty Burton 1981-1982; Glenn Britton 1982-1983; Supply pastor 1983-Aug. 1985;Robert Bellairs Aug. 1985-1996; Bernard W. Griner (DSA) 1996-1997; Eugene L.Baughan 1997-2002; D. Michael Maurer 2002-Nov. 10, 2008; Ralph Posnik (DSA) Nov.23, 2008; Ralph Posnik Nov. 15, 2009-2014; Craig A. Pahl 2014-


Nottawa UMC – Albion DistrictRudy A. Wittebach 1967-1974; Charles W. Smith 1974-1976; Elanor Carpenter 1976-Nov.1980; Carl Leth Nov. 1980-Oct. 1983; David H. Minger Oct. 1983-1987; Laurie J. McK-inven-Copus 1987-1990; Emilie Forward 1990-1994; Pulpit Supply July-Sept. 1994; MonaJoslyn (DSA) Oct. 1994-1996; Donald R. Wendell Jan. 1996-July 15, 2003; AlexanderMiller (DSA) 2003-

Okemos Community Church – Lansing DistrictJohn E. Cermak 1966-1987; Lynn E. Grimes (Assoc.) 1983-1986; Verne C. Summers1987-1989; Richard C. Sneed (Assoc.) 1989-1991; Charles D. Grauer 1989-1996; PeggAinslie (Assoc.) 1991-1993; Joyce DeToni-Hill (Assoc.) 1993-Feb. 15, 1994; James W.Boehm 1996-Sept. 1, 1998; Jeanne M. Randels Oct. 16, 1998-Jan. 1, 2014; Richard W.Blunt 2014-

Old Mission Peninsula UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictRichard W. Blunt 1986-1993; Orin L. Daniels 1993-1995; Dale Hotelling 1995-July 16,2000; Sally J. LaFrance 2001-2002; Stanley Lee Hayes (DSA) 2002-Jan. 31, 2003; DavidH. Minger Feb. 1, 2003-2006 (Church changed name from Ogdensburg to Old MissionPeninsula 2004); Martin Cobb 2006-2010; Melody Lane Olin 2010-

Olive Branch UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictLeslie Smith 1965-1969; Willard Gilroy 1969-1973; Arthur Beadle 1973-1976; GordonEverett (interim) July-Nov. 1976; Richard Williams Dec. 1976-Oct. 1979; Paul Smith Nov.1979-March 1980; Joseph Wood (interim) March-June 1980; William Doubblestein 1980-1983; William Carr 1983-April 1986; Joseph Wood (interim) April-June 1986; PhillipFriedrick 1986-1991; Sherri Swanson 1991-1995; Charlene A. Minger 1995-1999; ValerieFons 1999-2001; John G. Kasper 2001-2006; Russell K. Logston 2006-2011; Jeffrey O.Cummings Jan. 1, 2012-2016; Clifford L. Radtke 2016-

Oronoko UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictRobert Strauss 1968-1981; Valerie Hill 1981-March 1983; Leonard Haynes 1983-1986;Leo Bennett 1986-1989; Walter J. Rothfuss 1989-2000; Brenda Gordon 2000-2006; JaneD. Logston (part-time) 2006-14; [Berrien Springs/Hinchman/Oronoko became 3-pointcharge 2012] [Hinchman/Oronoko became 2-point charge 2014] Linda R. Gordon 2014-2017; Brenda E. Gordon 2017-

Oshtemo UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictJay Gunnett Apr. 1968-1971; Laurence Dekema 1971-Jan. 1972; Linda Stoddard 1972-Oct. 1976; Pulpit Supply Oct. 1976-1977; Dorcas Lohr 1977-1982; Kenneth H. Kline1982-1987; David L. Litchfield 1987-1992; Lewis A. Buchner 1992-1997; Charles M.Shields 1997-Feb. 1, 2000; Suzanne Kornowski 2000-2011 (Kalamazoo: Oakwood mergedwith Oshtemo on October 27, 2002) Peggy Boltz 2011-2013; John W. Fisher (Ret.) 2013-

Otsego UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictBirt Beers 1967-1972; Leonard Yarlott 1972-1975; J. William Schoettle 1975-1983; RobertH. Roth, Jr. 1983-1985; James C. Grant 1985-March 1992; Emerson Minor (interim)March-August 1992; James C. Grant 1992-1994; Philip L. Brown 1994-1998; MargaretH. Peterson 1998-2000; Joseph D. Shaler 2001-

Ovid: United Church – Heartland DistrictClaude B. Ridley, Jr. 1972-1977; Gilbert B. Heaton 1977-1980; Carl W. Staser 1980-Oct.1983; Ronald W. Hansen Feb. 1, 1984-1993; Richard L. Matson 1993-1995; Steven D.Pearson 1995-1997; Robert L. Pumfery 1997-1999; Rob A. McPherson 1999-2006; Don-ald R. Fry 2006-2008; Gregory L. Buchner 2008-2013; Paul A. Damkoehler 2013-2015;Robert D. Nystrom 2015- [Elsie / Ovid became a two-point charge 2016]


Palo UMC – Heartland DistrictJohn H. Gurney 1970-1976; Norman Crotser 1976-Dec. 1978; Daniel R. Bennett 1979-March 1982; Mark G. Johnson March 1982-1986; James E. Cook 1986-1991; Howard H.Harvey 1991-1996; Patrick Glass 1996-1998; Larry W. Nalett 1998-Aug. 9, 2004; CharlesE. Cerling Aug. 10, 2004-2009; Jolennda Cole (DSA) 2009-2010; Jolennda Cole 2010-2011; William F. Dye 2011-2012; Russell D. Morgan (CLM) July 15, 2012-2014; GeraldErskine 2014-

Parchment UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictWayne Groat Feb. 1968-Feb. 1969; James W. Dempsey March 1969-1973; Gaylord D.Howell 1973-1978; David S. Yoh Sept. 1978-1989; Daniel J. Minor 1989-2011; MichaelJ. Tupper 2011-2016; Thomas A. Davenport 2016-

Paris UMC – Heartland DistrictRichard Wilson 1968-1971; Lynn Chapel 1971-1979; John Buker 1979-1981; Elaine Buker1981-1986; Kendall Lewis 1986-1990; J. Robert Collins 1990-Oct. 1991; David F. Hills1992-1994; Kathryn M. Steen 1994-2000; Dawn A. Beamish Jan. 1, 2001-2002; EdwinD. Snook 2002-2005; Michael A. Riegler Sept. 11, 2005-2011; Ed Milam (DSA) July 1-Nov. 12, 2011; Ed Milam Nov. 12, 2011-2014; David J. Cadarette Sr. 2014-April 12, 2015;Kimberly A. DeLong 2015-2017; Devon R. Herrell 2017-

Parmelee UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictEdward D. Passenger 1966-1969; Robert Boyer 1969-1971; Lloyd Van Lente 1971-1976;Adam Chyrowski 1976-1980; Robert Tomlinson 1980-1981; Arthur Jackson 1981-Aug.1983; Carl Staser Oct. 1983-1988; Lynn W. Wagner 1988-1996; Lee F. Zachman 1996-2004; Lee F. Zachman (1/2 time) 2004-Nov. 30, 2010; Vance Dimmick (DSA) (1/4 time)Nov. 28, 2010-Nov. 5, 2012; William V. Clegg, Jr (Ret.) (1/4 time) Nov. 11, 2012-

Paw Paw UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictWilliam Payne 1965-1979; Paul Patterson 1979-1984; Keith Laidler 1984-1989; Ward N.Scovel 1989-1995; Robert K. Lynch 1995-1999; Carolin S. Spragg 1999-2007; Joseph L.Spackman 2007-2013; Trevor J. McDermont 2013-2016; David E. Small 2016-

Peace UMC – Lansing DistrictRobert E. Boyer 1968-1969; Marion R. Putnam 1969-Jan. 1970; E.F. Rhoades Feb.-July1970; Michael Williams Aug. 1970-1971; William P. Reynders 1971-Feb. 1972; ThomasChurn March 1972-April 1973; Thomas Peters May 1973-Aug. 1976; Dale D. Spoor Sept.1976-Dec. 1979; Steven Reid Jan. 1980-Jan. 1984; Mary Curtis March 1984-1989; JamesNoggle 1989-Feb. 1993; Susan A. Trowbridge March 1993-March 15, 2005; Nancy V.Fancher (DSA) March 16, 2005-March 31, 2006; Susan D. Olsen 2006-2015; Mickey AnnCousino (CLM/DSA) Sept. 1, 2015-

Pearl UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictRonald Wise 1968-1969; Harold Arman 1969-1971; Arthur Beadle 1971-1973; MatthewWalkotten 1973-1976; Miriam DeMint 1976-1978; Ronald Hansen 1978-1984; StanleyHayes 1984-1990; James Fox 1990-1992; Randall R. Hansen 1992-2000; Jane A. Crabtree2000-2002; Jean Crabtree (DSA) (Assoc.) 2000-2002; Robert L. Hinklin (DSA) 2002-;Raymond R. Sundell 2003-2008; Gary L. Peterson 2008-2016; Daniel L. Barkholz 2016-2017; Eric Perry (DSA) 2017-

Pentwater Centenary UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictW. Jackson 1967-1970; Glenn B. Britton 1970-1973; Clyde Miller 1973-1979; CharlesM. Johnson 1979-1982; Milton John Palmer 1982-1985; Gary T. Haller 1985-1993;Christopher P. Momany 1993-Dec. 31, 1996; Curtis E. Jensen Jan. 16, 1996-2001; MichaelJ. Tupper 2001-2006; Harris J. Hoekwater 2006-2012; Gary L. Bekofske 2012-2014;Melanie S. Young 2014-


Peoples Church – Lansing District

Perry UMC – Lansing DistrictKarl W. Patow 1962-1969; Ivan Niswender 1969-1971; David Draggoo 1971-1981; JeffSiker-Giesler 1981-1983; Harris Hoekwater 1983-Jan. 1992; Clinton McKinven-CopusFeb. 1992-Dec. 31, 1994; Pulpit Supply Jan. 1-April 15, 1995; Carroll A. Fowler April 16,1995-2003; Carolyn C. Floyd 2003-2008; Raymond R. Sundell 2008-2012; Nancy G. Pow-ers 2012-

Petoskey UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictRalph P. Witmer 1964-Sept. 1970; Charles L. Manker Sept. 1970-Oct. 15, 1975; DonaldH. Merrill Oct. 15, 1975-1986; Charles W. Fullmer 1986-April 30, 1994; Don W. EddyMarch 1, 1994-Dec. 1996; James P. Mitchum 1997-

Pine River Parish: Ashton UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictDavid Dryer April 1968-1974; Ilona Sabo-Schuler 1974-1977; Robert Boyer 1977-1979;Harold R. Simon 1979-1983; Mark Gaylord-Miles 1983-Jan. 1985; Pulpit Supply Jan.-June 1985; Douglas Kokx 1985-1991; Robert W. Stark 1991-1996; Valerie M. Sisson Sept.16, 1996-1998; Valerie M. Hill 1998-1999; David A. Cheyne 1999-2003; Jodie R. Flessner2003-2012; Scott R. Loomis 2012-

Pine River Parish: LeRoy UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictDavid Dryer 1968-1974; Ilona Sabo-Schuler 1974-1977; Robert Boyer 1977-1979; HaroldR. Simon 1979-1983 Mark Gaylord-Miles 1983-Jan. 1985; Pulpit Supply Jan.-June 1985;Douglas Kokx 1985-1991; Robert Stark 1991-1996; Valerie M. Sisson Sept. 16, 1996-1998; Valerie M. Hill 1998-1999; David A. Cheyne 1999-2003; Jodie R. Flessner 2003-2012; Scott R. Loomis 2012-

Pine River Parish: Luther UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictDavid Dryer 1968-1974; Ilona Sabo-Schuler 1974-1977; Robert Boyer 1977-1979; HaroldSimon 1979-1983; Mark Gaylord-Miles 1983-Dec. 1984; Pulpit Supply Jan.-June 1985;Douglas Kokx 1985-1991; Robert Stark 1991-April 1993; Reva Hawke May 1993-1995;Mary S. Brown 1995-Oct. 15, 1998; David A. Cheyne Jan. 16, 1999-June 30, 1999; NelsonHall 1999-2005; Karen J. Sorden 2005-2012; James A. Richie 2012-Jan. 31, 2015; [Lutherwas added to Pine River Parish: Ashton/Leroy/Luther 2015] Scott R. Loomis 2015-

Plainwell First UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictEmerson B. Minor 1964-1984; James W. Boehm 1984-1989; Raymond Townsend (Assoc.)1988-1991; David B. Nelson, Jr. 1989-1991; Frank W. Lyman, Jr. and Carole Strobe Lyman(co-pastors) 1991-1996; Charles D. Grauer 1996-2003; Cindy E. Holmquist (Assoc.) 2001-June 30, 2003; Harvey K. Prochnau 2003-2010; Barbara Jo Fay (Assoc.) 2007-2010; KathyE. Brown 2010-

Pleasant Lake UMC – Lansing DistrictFrederick Werth 1967-1971; Bert L. Cole March 1972-1973; Larry Irvine 1973-1975;Thomas Adams 1976-1978; James Barney 1979-1983; Linda Farmer-Lewis 1983-1986;Milton TenHave 1986-1990; Laurie McKinven-Copus 1990-Sept. 1991; Robert MarstonOct. 1991-1998; Judith A. Nielson 1998-2000; Charles E. Cerling 2000-Aug. 9, 2004;Arthur R. Turner 2004-Nov. 15, 2005; Kenneth Karlzen (DSA) Dec. 2005-2006; MauriceWalworth (DSA) 2006-Sept. 30, 2007; Thomas Peters (DSA) Oct. 1, 2007-Apr. 23, 2008;[Pleasant Lake & Jackson Zion became two-point charge 2008] David H. Minger (DSA)2008-2013; [Pleasant Lake became single-point charge 2013] [M-52 Cooperative Ministry2013-2014] Jeanne M. Laimon (1/4 time) 2013-2014; Christine L. Pease (DSA) 2014-


Pleasant Valley UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictRobert J. Stillson 1963-1969; Vern Michael 1969-1970; Roger Nielson 1970-1971; LaySpeakers 1971-1972; Dale Benton 1972-1978; John W. Fisher 1978-1980; Dale Crawford1980-1983; Dwight J. Burton 1983-1992; Laura Truby 1992-1996; Ronald S. Scholte1996-2000; Larry Reeves 2000; Michelle Wisdom-Long 2001-2008; [Schoolcraft PleasantValley / White Pigeon became a two-point charge 2008] Janet Luchs 2008-2009; [ThreeRivers Ninth / Schoolcraft Pleasant Valley became a two-point charge 2009] James W.Stilwell 2009-2015; [Schoolcraft/Pleasant Valley became a charge 2015] Julia R. Humenik2015-

Pokagon UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictAlbert A. O'Rourke 1962-1974; Harold Deipert 1974-1977; Gary D. Kintigh 1977-1981;Michael Conklin 1981-1983; Theodore H. Bennink (retired, part-time) 1983-1984; RevaHawke 1984-1988; Beatrice Rose 1988-1990; Claude Ridley (retired) May 1-Nov. 1, 1990;Theodore Bennink (retired) Nov. 1, 1990-April 30, 1991; Claude Ridley (retired May 1-Nov. 1, 1991; Richard Muessig (DSA) Nov. 1, 1991-April 30, 1992; Claude Ridley (retired)May 1-Aug. 30, 1992; Richard Muessig Sept. 1992-2001; Valerie Fons 2001-2003; PatricaAnn Haas 2003-2011; Sean K. Kidd (DSA) (1/2 time) 2011-2014; [Berrien Springs/Pok-agon became a 2-point charge 2014] Brenda E. Gordon 2014-

Pompeii UMC – Heartland DistrictRobert E. Tomlinson 1974-Jan. 1977; Donald L. Warmouth Feb. 1977-1978; Glenn Britton1978-1979; Lois H. Gremban 1979-1981; Dale F. Jaquette Aug. 1981-April 1990; T. RiedMartin 1990-1993; Karen E. Nesius 1993-1994; Jodie Flessner 1994-2003; William F.Foldesi Nov. 16, 2003-Apr. 7, 2007; Clare Huyck (DSA) 2007; Clare Huyck Nov. 10, 2007-2012; William F. Dye July 15, 2012-Sept. 1, 2015 ; Mona J. Dye Sept. 1, 2015- [Pompeiirealigned with Ashley/Bannister/Pompeii 2016]

Pope UMC – Albion DistrictLambert G. McClintic 1952-1995; Jack Fugate 1995-July 15, 2008; Irene Vittoz (part-time) 2009-2010; Robert S. Moore-Jumonville 2010-

Portage Chapel Hill UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictDavid Nelson 1968-1972; Dow Chamberlain 1972-1978; Jon Powers July-August 1978;Joseph Bistayi Sept. 1978-1985; William Torrey 1985-1989; Carl Hausermann 1989-2001;Julie A. Liske (Assoc.) 1994-Nov. 30, 1997; Susan M. Petro (Assoc.) Jan. 1, 1998-2007;Barry Thayer Petrucci 2001- ; John M. Weiler (Assoc.) 2007-2011; Cara Weiler (deacon1/4 time) Oct. 1, 2007-Oct. 1, 2009; Virginia L. Heller (Assoc.) 2011-2013; Caleb B.Williams (Deacon) 2015-Sept. 1, 2016; Patricia L. Catellier (Deacon) Jan. 1, 2016-

Portage First (Pathfinder) UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictDonald Scranton 1967-1970; Paul Albery 1970-1975; Kenneth McCaw 1975-1983; LoganWeaver (Assoc.) Oct. 1, 1980; Royce Robinson 1983-Dec. 1986; Robert Hinklin March1987-1998; Logan Weaver (Pastor Emeritus, Assoc. ) Jan. 1, 1988; William J. Torrey (Ret.Assoc.) 1993-1995; Gregory B. Wood 1998-2015; John L. Moore (Ret. Assoc.) (DSA),Oct. 1, 2006-2013; Ronald W. Hansen (Ret.) 2015-2016; Donald W. Wolfgang 2016-

Portage Prairie UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictDarrell Osborn 1968-1970; Robert Welfare 1970-1974; Robert Stillson 1974-1980; RobertStover 1980-1987; Morris Reinhart 1987-1989; Margaret Peterson 1989-1994; Larry W.Mannino 1994-1995; David H. Minger 1995-1999; Thomas P. Fox 1999-2008; TheresaLittle Eagle Sayles 2008-Apr. 15,2009; [Portage Prairie/Arden two-point charge 2009]O'Ryan Rickard 2009-2014; Ralph A. Posnik Jr 2014- [Portage Prairie single-point charge2014]


Portland UMC – Lansing DistrictRaymond Norton 1967-1969; Donald Cozadd 1969-1971; Carlton Benson 1971-1973;Harold Homer 1973-1978; C. Dow Chamberlain 1978-Nov. 1985; David Evans (interim)Nov. 1985-Feb. 1986; Dale Crawford Feb.-Oct. 1986; David Evans (interim) Oct. 1986-Feb. 1987; Stanley Finkbiener 1987-1992; Elaine M. Buker 1992-1997; Scott K. Otis1997-2003; Gregory Ryan Wolfe 2003-2008; Keith R. Treman 2008-2015; Letisha M.Bowman 2015-

Quimby UMC – Lansing DistrictJohn Joldersma 1965-1970; Esther Cox 1970-1971; William P. Reynders 1971-Feb. 1972;Thomas Churn March 1972-April 1973; Thomas Peters May 1973-Aug. 1976; Dale D.Spoor Sept. 1976-Dec. 1979; Steven Reid Jan. 1980-Jan. 1984; Mary Curtis March 1984-1989; James Noggle 1989-Feb. 1993; Susan A. Trowbridge, March 1993-1998; KennethR. Vaught (DSA) 1998-2011; Bryce E. Feighner 2011-2013; [Barry-Eaton CooperativeMinistry 2013] Jerry Bukoski 2013-

Quincy UMC – Albion DistrictW. Ernest Combellack 1967-1969; Jack Bartholomew 1969-1974; Bruce Keegstra 1974-1977; Kay Williams 1977-1979; Jim Gysel 1979-1983; James Barney 1983-1987; JoanHamlin 1987-1994; Jane D. Logston 1994-1996; John Knowlton 1996-1998; Melanie S.Young 1998-Oct. 1, 1998; Charles A. Williams Jan. 1, 1999-2003; John A. Scott & RebeccaScott (CoPastors) Sept. 2003-2007; Geraldine M. Litchfield 2007-2009;[Litchfield/Quincy two-point charge 2009] Michael P. Baker-Streevy 2009-2010; MartinT. Cobb 2010-2013; Julie Elmore 2013-2017; [Quincy UMC became single station 2017]Richard D. Wilson (Ret.) 2017-

Ravenna UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictHarry R. Johnson 1967-Dec. 1968; William Foster Dec. 1968-1973; William Bowers 1973-1978; Lewis Buchner 1978-1983; Dennis Slattery 1983-1987; Kenneth Curtis 1987-1988;Rick Powell 1988-1991; Pamela Kail 1991-1994; Daniel B. Hofmann 1994-2001; MaryBement Ivanov 2001-2008; Charles W. Smith 2008-2011; Carleton R. Black (DSA) 2011;Carleton R. Black Nov. 12, 2011-

Reading UMC – Albion DistrictHarold Cox 1968-Sept. 1969; William Bowers Sept. 1969-1972; Eric Johnson 1972-1975;Dennis Paulson 1975-1979; Altha M. Barnes 1979-1983; Harold R. Simon 1983-March1990; Dale F. Jaquette April 1990-1992; Thomas P. Fox 1992-1999; Kathy L. Nitz Aug.16, 1999-July 31, 2001; Gayle Berntsen Sept. 1, 2001-2006; Nancy G. Powers 2006-2008;DeAnn J. Dobbs 2008-2012; Robert M. Hughes 2012-2014; Deborah S. Cole Sept. 1,2014-

Reed City UMC – Heartland DistrictCharles W. Fullmer 1966-1970; Forrest E. Mohr 1970-1977; Allen D. McCreedy 1977-1990; Richard L. Matson 1990-1993; Gregory J. Martin 1993-Dec. 1, 1998; JenniferBrowne (Assoc.) Jan. 15, 1997-Dec. 1, 1998; Richard W. Blunt Feb. 1, 1999-2008; EmmettH. Kadwell, Jr. 2008-2011; Kathryn S. Cadarette 2011-

Riverside UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictGeorge Chaffee 1968-1971; Carl L. Hausermann 1971-1977; Elizabeth Perry Nord 1976-Oct. 1986; Mark Thompson Jan. 1987-Nov. 15, 1992; Norman C. Kohns Nov. 16, 1992-1993; Jackie Bralick 1993-Feb. 1, 1995; Pulpit Supply Feb.-April 1995; Alan D. Stover May1, 1995-Sept. 25, 1997; John Sternaman Dec. 1, 1997-2002; Michael R. Bohms 2002-Dec.31, 2003; Thomas Meyer (DSA) Feb. 1, 2004-June 30, 2004; Sheila F. Baker 2004-2005;Russell K. Logston 2005-2006; Walter G. Gerstung (DSA) July 1, 2006; David S. Yoh (DSA),Oct. 4, 2006-2009; Stephen C. Small (DSA) 2009-2014; David L. Haase 2014-


Robbins UMC – Lansing DistrictMaurice Glasgow 1966-1977; Joseph Huston 1977-1982; Wade Panse 1982-1987; JamesP. Mitchum 1987-1997; Martin M. DeBow 1997-2008; Bobby Dale Whitlock 2008-2009;Mark R. Payne 2009-2014; Peggy A. Katzmark 2014-

Rockford UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictRichard A. Selleck 1966-1970; Ron L. Keller 1970-1973; George A. Belknap 1973-1978;John S. Myette 1978-1980; J. Melvin Bricker 1980-1989; Leonard F. Putnam (Assoc. part-time) 1984-1994; William J. Torrey 1989-1993; Richard M. Riley 1993-2014; JeffreyCharles Williams (Assoc.) 2002-2004; Kenneth J. Bremer 2014-2017; Cynthia S.L. Greene2017-

Rodney UMC – Heartland DistrictRichard Wilson 1968-1971; Lynn Chapel 1971-1979; John Buker 1979-1981; Elaine Buker1981-1986; Kendall Lewis 1986-1990; J. Robert Collins 1990-Oct. 1991; David F. Hills1992-1994; Kathryn M. Steen 1994-2000; Dawn A. Beamish Jan. 1, 2001-2002; EdwinD. Snook 2002-2005; Michael A. Riegler Sept. 11, 2005-2011; Ed Milam (DSA) July 1-Nov. 12, 2011; Ed Milam Nov. 12, 2011-2014; David J. Cadarette Sr. 2014-April 12, 2015;Kimberly A. DeLong 2015-2017; Devon R. Herrell 2017-

Rosebush UMC – Heartland DistrictPaul Peet 1968-1969; Fred Fischer 1969-1978; David Meister 1978-1980; John Ritter1980-1984; Michael Long 1984-1992; Mark R. Payne 1992-2001; Brian Charles LaMew2001-May 1, 2005; Gregory L. Buchner 2005-2008; Jonathan D. Van Dop 2008-2014;Joseph L. Beavan 2014-

Salem Indian Mission of the UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictLewis White Eagle Church 1948-1990; Pulpit Supply 1990-1992; David G. Knapp 1992-1995; Timothy J. Miller 1995-1999; John Pesblakal (DSA)1999-Aug. 31, 2001; CalvinHill Sept. 1, 2001-2003; Wesley S. Rehberg (DSA) 2003-2005; Sandra VandenBrink, Jan.16, 2005-2013; Sandra VandenBrink, (Ret.) Director, Senior Meals Program 2013- ; NancyL. Boelens (Ret.) 2013-Dec. 15, 2015; Todd Williamson (DSA) Jan. 1, 2016-

Sand Lake UMC – Heartland DistrictJerry L. Hippensteel 1977-1981; Richard Strait 1981-1984; Richard Fairbrother 1984-1989; Mary Curtis 1989-91; Richard Sneed 1991-1992; Richard A. Selleck 1992-1996;Howard H. Harvey 1996-1999; Nathan D. Junius 1999-Feb. 1, 2002; Lloyd R. Hansen Feb.1, 2002-June 30, 2002; Donald Turkelson (DSA)(part-time) 2002 - Nov. 30, 2007; DarrylMiller (DSA) (1/2 time) Jan. 1, 2007; Darryl Miller (part-time) Dec. 1, 2007-

Saugatuck UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictC. Dow Chamberlain 1967-1969; Harold Arman 1969-1971; Arthur Beadle 1971-1973;Douglas L. Pedersen Oct. 1973-Aug. 1975; Richard W. McClain Aug. 1975-1979; CraigL. Adams 1979-1984; Constance L. Heffelfinger 1984-1996; Fred & Joan Hamlin (DSA)1996-1998; Karen A. Tompkins 1998-2001; Jean Smith (DSA) 2001; Jean Smith Dec. 1,2001-2005; Letisha Bowman (DSA) 2005-2007; Letisha Bowman (part-time) 2007-2011;John Huenink July 1-Aug. 31, 2011; Emmett Kadwell (Ret.) (1/4 time) Sept. 1, 2011-

Schoolcraft UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictRobert J. Stillson 1963-1969; Vern Michael 1969-1970; Roger Nielson 1970-1971; LaySpeakers 1971-1972; Dale Benton 1972-1978; John W. Fisher 1978-1980; Dale Crawford1980-1983; Dwight J. Burton 1983-1992; Laura C. Truby 1992-1998; Marilyn M. Sanders1998-Jan. 16, 2000; Pete Love (DSA) 2000-; David Nellist 2000-2008; Seung Ho "Andy"Baek 2008-2010; Karen S. Wheat 2010-2015; [Schoolcraft/Pleasant Valley became acharge 2015] Julia R. Humenik 2015-


Scottdale UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictDavid Litchfield 1966-1969; David Lutz 1969-1970; Arthur Turner 1970-1971; MerrittEdner 1971-1972; Wayne Babcock 1972-1975; Ross Bunce 1975-1977; Linda Stoddard1977-1983; C. David Hainer 1983-1984; Elizabeth Perry Nord 1984-Oct. 1986; MarkThompson Jan. 1987-Nov. 15, 1992; Norman C. Kohns Nov. 16, 1992-1993; Jackie Bralick1993-Feb. 1, 1995; Pulpit Supply Feb.-May 1995; Terrill M. Schneider June 1, 1995-

Scotts UMC – Albion DistrictGarth Smith 1965-1971; Pulpit Supply July-Nov. 1971; Wilbur Williams Nov. 1971-Aug.1973; Paul Mazur Sept. 1973-1978; Pulpit Supply July-Dec. 1978; Donald Robinson Dec.1978-Aug. 1979; James Allred Sept. 1979-Dec. 1986; Pulpit Supply Jan.-Apr. 1987; Den-nis Slattery Apr. 1987-Oct. 1988; Pulpit Supply Oct.-Dec. 1988; Thomas E. Ball Dec.1988-1994; David F. Hills 1994-Aug. 1, 1999; Sally J. LaFrance Oct. 1, 1999-2001;Thomas L. Truby 2001-March 1, 2003; David G. Knapp 2003-2009; Glenn C. Litchfield2009-2016; Beverley J. Williams 2016-

Scottville UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictBernard Fetty 1964-Jan. 1970; J. William Schoettle Feb. 1970-1975; Harold Taber 1975-Jan. 1976; Lloyd R. Hansen Feb. 1976-Oct. 1980; William Mathae Nov. 1980-Dec. 1983;D. Hubert Lowes Jan. 1984-1993; Merritt F. Bongard 1993-Aug. 16, 1995; Pulpit SupplyAug. 1995-Jan. 1996; Bobbie Dale Whitlock Jan. 1996-2004; Robert Ellery Jones 2004-2009; John J. Conklin 2009-2017; Richard Hodgeson 2017-

Sears UMC – Heartland DistrictDan Reedy 1968-1969; Carter Miller 1969-March 1971; Lynn Wagner March 1971-Oct.1973; Eugene Baughn Oct. 1973-March 1974; Daryl Cook 1974-1977; Kenneth Kline1977-1986; Carl Litchfield 1986-1991; Eugene L. Baughan 1991-1997; Brian R. Bunch1997-2005; Ronald DeGraw Aug. 1, 2005-Nov. 6, 2005; James L. Breithaupt Mar. 15,2006-Oct. 19, 2009; Joseph L. Beavan Jan. 15, 2010-2014; Bryan K. Kilpatrick 2014-2017; Melodye Surgeon-Rider 2017- [Evart / Sears became a two-point charge 2017]

Shaftsburg UMC – Lansing DistrictKarl Patow 1962-1969; Ivan Niswender 1969-1971; David Draggoo 1971-1981; Jeff Siker-Geisler 1981-1983; Harris Hoekwater 1983-Jan. 1992; Clinton McKinven-Copus Feb.1992-Dec. 31, 1994; Pulpit Supply Jan. 1-April 15, 1995; Carroll A. Fowler April 16,1995-2003; Carolyn C. Floyd 2003-2008; Raymond R. Sundell 2008-2012; Nancy G. Pow-ers 2012-

Shelby UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictRonald Houk Jan. 1966-Oct. 1971; James Fox Nov. 1971-Aug. 1977; Robert Carson Sept.1977-1981; Daniel Minor 1981-1989; Ray Flessner 1989-1991; Keith Bovee 1991-1994;James E. Hodge 1994-2001; Lewis A. Buchner 2001-Feb. 1, 2002; Peggy A. Boltz 2002-2010; Terri Cummins 2010-2016 [Shelby became a two-point charge Shelby/Claybanks2014]; Kenneth D. Vanderlaan (DSA) 2016-2017 [Mears and Shelby became a multi-sta-tion circuit 2016]; Anne W. Riegler 2017-

Shelbyville UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictPaul Scheibner 1965-1970; Thurlan Meridith 1970-1976; Gerald L. Welsh 1976-1984;Lee F. Zachman 1984-April 15, 1994; William C. Bills 1994-2007; Christopher L. Lane2007-2009; David A. Selleck 2009-2012; Donald J. Graham 2012-2014; Sean K. Kidd2014-


Shepardsville UMC – Heartland DistrictLeroy Howe 1968-1969; Karl Ziegler 1969-1970; Roger Wittrup 1970-1971; Darold Boyd1971-1978; Rodney Kalajainen 1979-1981; Bruce Kintigh 1981-1988; Charles Smith1988-1996; D. Kay Pratt 1996-2004; Rob McPherson (Administrative Pastor) 2005; Gor-don Schleicher (Administrative Pastor) 2006; Cheryll Warren (DSA) 2007; Cheryll WarrenNov. 10, 2007-June 30, 2009; Judy Hazle (DSA) Aug. 1, 2009-

Shepherd UMC – Heartland DistrictG. Albert Rill 1971-1976; Joseph Dudley 1976-Aug. 1979; Michael L. Selleck Aug. 1979-1986; Leonard B. Haynes 1986-1992; Donald E. Spachman 1992-2004; Wayne Allen Price2004-2007; Kathleen S. Kursch 2007- 2017 [Shepherd / Blanchard-Pine River became2-point charge 2017] Janet M. Larner 2017-

Silver Creek UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictMeredith Rupe 1968-Nov. 1970; Gary Gamble Nov. 1970-May 1973; Supply pastor June-Oct. 1973; Lynn Wagner Oct. 1973-1975; Daniel Barker 1975-Sept. 1978; Gregory WolfeOct. 1978-Nov. 1983; Donald Buege Jan. 1984-1990; Dennis Slattery 1990-1992; DavidL. Litchfield 1992-1988; Virginia L. Heller 1998-2004; Mark E. Thompson 2004-2009;Julie A. Greyerbiehl 2009-2011; Heather McDougall 2011-2013; Beth A. Reum 2013-Jan. 15, 2016 [Silver Creek became single-point charge 2015]; Sara Louise Carlson Feb.2, 2016-

Sitka UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictKenneth D. McCaw 1967-1968; Austin W. Regier 1969; Ira J. Noordhof 1971-1975; Don-ald J. Vuurens, Oct. 15, 1975-Dec. 31, 1977; Wayne Speese (Pulpit Supply) Jan. 1, 1978-June 1978; Charles R. VanLente 1978-1983; Steven D. Pearson 1983-1988; Kathryn B.Robotham 1988-1990; Michael A. Van Horn 1990-1991; Leonard Coon 1991-Nov. 1,1999; Milton Stahl (interim) Nov. 1, 1999-July 1, 2000; Patrick Cameron 2000-Nov. 30,2001; James Meines December 1, 2001-2005; Brian M. McLellan (DSA) 2005-Feb. 15,2006; James Meines (DSA) Apr. 15, 2006-Oct. 31, 2006; Nancy L. (Besemer) BoelensNov. 1, 2006-2008; Paul Lynn (part-time) 2008-Nov. 15, 2009; Gerald F. Hagans (DSA)(1/4 time) Nov. 15, 2009-

Sodus Chapel Hill UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictMyron Kent Williams 1960-1969; B. James Varner 1969-1973; Leonard Putnam 1973-1975; George Fleming 1975-1987; William V. Payne 1987-1996; Richard D. Wilson 1996-2003; David A. Cheyne 2003-2005; James A. Dibbet 2005-2011; Russell K. Logston2011-2014; Mark E. Mitchell 2014-

Somerset Center UMC – Albion DistrictRichard Stoddard 1968-1974; David Showers 1974-1976; Martin Fox 1976-1979; GeraldSelleck 1979-1982; Mark Kelly 1982-1983; Dr. Campbell 1983-1984; Jim Hodge 1984-1989; Lawrence P. Brown 1989-1996; Michael E. Long 1996-1998; James W. Barney1998-2005; Geraldine M. Litchfield 2005-2007; Denise J. Downs 2007-2008; MauriceWalworth Jr. (DSA) 2008-2009; [Hillside/Somerset Center two-point charge 2009] E.Jeanne Koughns 2009-2014; Patricia A. Pebley 2014-

South Ensley UMC – Heartland DistrictJerry L. Hippensteel 1977-1981; Richard Strait 1981-1984; Richard Fairbrother 1984-1989; Mary Curtis 1989-91; Richard Sneed 1991-1992; Richard A. Selleck 1992-1996;Howard H. Harvey 1996-1999; Nathan D. Junius 1999-Feb. 1, 2002; Lloyd R. Hansen Feb.1, 2002-June 30, 2002; Donald Turkelson (DSA)(part-time) 2002-Nov. 30, 2007; DarrylMiller (DSA) (1/2 time) Jan. 1, 2007; Darryl Miller (part-time) Dec. 1, 2007-


South Haven UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictWilliam Torrey 1968-1974; Richard Youells 1974-Aug. 15, 1979; Larry Irvine Sept. 16,1979-1984; C. William Martin 1984-1989; Edward Slate 1989-1995; Billie R. Dalton1995-2004; John W. Fisher 2004-2013; Devon R. Herrell 2013-2014; Virginia L. Heller2014-

South Monterey UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictGlenn Britton 1968-Jan. 1970; Stanley Finkbeiner Feb. 1970-1974; Densel Fuller 1974-1976; Brent Phillips 1976-1978; David Knapp 1978-Oct. 15, 1982; Robert J. Stillson Nov.1982-1989; Robert D. Nystrom 1989-1992; Marjory A. Berkompas 1992-June 13, 1996;David S. Yoh (DSA) 1996-1999; Raymond D. Field 1999-2001; Reva H. Daniel 2001-2005; Linda J. Burton 2005-2014; Dominic A. Tommy 2014--2017; Joel T. Fitzgerald2017-

Sparta UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictPaul Patterson 1968-1973; Eldon K. Eldred 1973-April 1979; Ronald Entenman 1979-1985; James R. Hulett 1985-1993; Steven R. Young 1993-2006; Raymond J. Townsend2006-2009; Louis W. Grettenberger 2009-2017; Phillip J. Friedrick 2017-

Springport UMC – Albion DistrictLynn Chapel 1965-March 1971; Beulah Poe March 1971-1976; Robert Doner 1976-1978;Joel Campbell 1978-1979; Ethel Stears 1979-Sept. 16, 1983; William Doubblestein Oct.16, 1983-1987; Eugene Baughan 1987-1991; David H. Minger 1991-1995; Wayne Willer1995-1996; Valerie Hill 1996-1998; David L. Litchfield 1998-2001; David Blair 2001-2003; Diane E. Stone 2004-2010; Melissa Claxton 2010- [North Parma / Springport be-came two-point charge 7-1-10]

St Johns First UMC – Heartland DistrictHarold Homer 1968-1972; Francis Johannides 1972-1977; Keith Laidler 1977-1984; MarkGraham 1984-1987; Paul Patterson 1987-1990; Stephan Weinberger 1990-2000; CarolynC. Floyd 2000-2003; Margery A. Schleicher 2003-2007; Lori J. Sykes 2007-2012; EllenK. Zienert July 15, 2012-

St Johns Pilgrim UMC – Heartland DistrictEugene Friesen 1966-1970; Brian K. Sheen 1970-1983; Larry R. Shrout 1983-1998; Ray-mond R. Sundell1998-2003; Merlin H. Pratt 2003-2006; D. Kay Pratt (Assoc.) 2004-2006;Price UMC merged with St Johns Pilgrim 2005; Kenneth J. Bremer 2006-2014; AndrewL. Croel 2014-

St Joseph First UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictSidney A. Short Feb. 1968-Jan. 1973; Richard E. Johns (Assoc.) Apr. 1968-Apr. 1969;Gary Gamble (Assoc.) 1969-1971; Douglas L. Pedersen (Assoc.) 1971-Oct.1973; Dale D.Brown Feb. 1973-Dec. 1982; David A. Selleck (Assoc.) 1974-Mar. 1976; Harold F. Fil-brandt Feb. 1983-Mar. 1987; Benton R. Heisler (Assoc.) 1986-Aug. 1988; Ronald A. Houk1987-1997; Charles K. Stanley (Assoc.) Oct. 1988-Oct. 1990; Shelley L. Caulder (Assoc.)Dec. 1991-1996; Thomas C. Nikkel (Assoc.) 1996-2000; Wade S. Panse 1997-Jan. 1, 2012;James W. Kraus, Jr. (Deacon) 2001- ; Terry Euper (DSA) Jan. 1, 2012; Harris J. Hoekwater2012- ; Daniel R. Colthorp (Deacon) 2016-

St Louis First UMC – Heartland DistrictHarold L. Mann 1972-March 1982; Gerald R. Bates April 1982-1987; Richard C. Kuhn1987-1998; Robert D. Nystrom 1998-2002; Lillian T. French 2002-Dec. 31, 2007; [Pleas-ant Valley UMC merged w/ St. Louis UMC 01-01-08] Terri L. Bentley Feb. 1, 2008-


Stanwood Northland UMC – Heartland DistrictNolan Williams 1967-1974; Bernard Randolph 1974-March 1975; Max Gladding March1975-1982; Emmett Kadwell 1982-1992; Jack Bartholomew 1992-1995; Edward H. Slate1995-2006; Dominic A. Tommy 2006-2014; Gary D. Bondarenko 2014-

Stevensville UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictGerald Welsh 1968-Oct. 1969; Lloyd Phillips Oct. 1969-1979; Dean Bailey 1979-1987;Steve Emery (Assoc.) 1981-1987; Geoffrey Hayes 1987-March 23, 1994; Larry Rubingh(Assoc.) 1987-1988; Jeffrey Wright (Assoc.) 1988-1990; Bradley Bartelmay (Assoc.)1990-1993; Tamara S.M. Williams (Assoc.) 1993-2002; Eugene A. Lewis 1994-2003; TerriL. Bentley (Assoc.) 2002-Feb. 1, 2008; Beryl Gordon Barry 2003-2015; David F. HillsAug. 1, 2015-

Stockbridge UMC – Lansing DistrictWilliam Frayer 1965-1969; Raymond Norton 1969-1971; Dale Spoor 1971-Sept. 1974;Douglas Vernon Oct. 1974-Sept. 1979; David Selleck Oct. 1979-1987; Richard Matson1987-1990; Birt Beers 1990-1993; Stuart L. Proctor 1993-Sept. 1995; Robert J. Henning1996-2007; Larry W. Rubingh 2007-Oct. 15, 2010; Galen L. Goodwin (Retired Elder,Greater New Jersey Conf), Interim Pastor, Oct. 24, 2010-July 1, 2011; Robert J. Freysinger2011-2013; [M-52 Cooperative Ministry 2013-2014] Jeanne M. Laimon (1/4 time) 2013-2014; Susan J. Trowbridge 2014-

Stokes Chapel UMC – Albion DistrictKarl L. Zeigler 1968-1969; John H. Gurney 1969-Aug. 1970; Joseph Huston Aug. 1970-1972; Richard Huskey 1972-1974; J. Brian Selleck 1974-Feb. 1976; Robert P. StoverMarch 1976-1980; Stephen Beech 1980-1983; Larry W. Rubingh 1983-1987; FrederickG. Hamlin 1987-1994; Russell K. Logston 1994-1996; Diane Stone Nov. 16, 1996-2004;Edward Mohr 2004-2010; Trevor McDermont 2010-2013; Frederick G. Cain (Ret.) (part-time) 2013-

Sturgis UMC – Albion DistrictCharles B. Hahn 1966-1970; Hilding Kilgren 1970-1977; Miriam DeMint (Assoc.) 1969-1970; David Dunn (Assoc.) 1970-1973; Dennis Paulsen (Assoc.) 1973-1975; EdwardBoase (Assoc.) 1975-1977; George Hartmann 1977-1987; Richard Riley (Assoc.) 1977-1980; Mark Graham 1987-1988; Susan Adsmond Fox July-Sept. 1987; Ray W. Burgess1988-1993; Lowell F. Walsworth 1993-1995; Richard A. Morrison 1995-Jan. 1, 1998; Di-anne Morrison (Assoc.) Jan. 1996-Jan. 1, 1998; Keith R. Treman Jan. 15, 1998-2008;Colleen T. Treman (Deacon) 1998-2008; J. Robert Keim (Assoc.) Dec. 16, 1999-Dec. 31,2011; Deborah M. Johnson 2008-2014; E. Jeanne Koughn 2014-

Sunfield UMC – Lansing DistrictMarjorie S. Matthews June-Sept. 1968; Robert Keith Sept. 1968-1971; Ralph G. Kallweit1971-Jan. 1976; John Morse Feb. 1976-1982; J. Chris Schroeder 1982-Jan. 1992; HarrisJ. Hoekwater Jan. 1992-1998; Brian K. Sheen 1998-2004; Jeffrey J. Schrock 2004-2012;Clare W. Huyck 2012-2015 [Sunfield/Sebewa Center no longer two-point charge 2013][Barry-Eaton Cooperative Ministry 2013] Betty A. Smith (Ret.) 2015-Dec. 31, 2015; LyleD. Heaton Jan. 1-June 30, 2016; Vaughn W. Thurston-Cox 2016-2017; [Gresham and Sun-field became two-point charge 2017] Heather L. Nolen (DSA) 2017-

Three Oaks UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictLarry Waterhouse Apr. 1966-Oct. 1970; Meredith Rupe Nov. 1970-Nov. 1975; Larry IrvineNov. 1975-Sept. 1979; Terry MacArthur Sept. 1979-1983; Ross Bunce 1983-1985; LloydWalker 1985-1988; Steven Pearson 1988-1995; Orin L. Daniels 1995-1998; David A.Cheyne 1998-Jan. 16, 1999; Sherri L. Swanson Sept. 1, 1999-2017; Susan D. Martin 2017-


Three Rivers First UMC – Albion DistrictRichard H. Beckett 1968-1976; Charles D. Grauer 1976-1981; Raymond McBratnie(Assoc.) 1976-1980; James Patrick McCoy (Assoc.) Oct. 1980-1983; Frank B. Closson1981-April 1985; John A. Backoff (Assoc.) 1983-1985; James E. Fox May 1985-1990;Robert L. Pumphery 1990-1997; Cynthia A. Skutar 1997-2000; Donald R. Fry 2000-2006;Maria L. Rutland Nov. 1, 2006-2012; Robert D. Nystrom (1/2 time) 2012-2015; [ThreeRivers First / Mendon became two-point charge 2013; Three Rivers First / Ninth Streetbecame two-point charge 2015] James W. Stilwell 2015-2017; [Center Park and ThreeRivers First became multi station circuit 2017] Martin H. Culver (RLA) 2017-

Three Rivers Ninth Street UMC – Albion DistrictEugene Moore 1968-1972; Helen Jackson 1972-Jan. 1974; Albert A. O'Rourke Nov. 1974-1976; Charles Grauer 1976-1981; Raymond McBratnie (Assoc.) 1976-Aug. 1980; JamesPatrick McCoy (Assoc.) Oct. 1980-1983; Frank Closson 1981-April 1985; John A. Backoff(Assoc.) 1983-1985; Phillip Simmons 1985-1988; Reva Hawke 1988-Oct. 1991; MarilynB. Barney Oct. 1991-1998; Carolyn A. Robinson 1998-2007; Thomas R. Reaume (part-time) 2007-2009; [Three Rivers Ninth / Schoolcraft Pleasant Valley became a two-pointcharge 2009] James W. Stilwell 2009-2017 [Three Rivers First / Ninth Street became two-point charge 2015; Three Rivers Ninth Street became single station 2017]; Edward C. Ross(Ret.) 2017-

Townline UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictJohn Gurney 1965-1969; Wayne Babcock 1969-1971; Gerald Hudlund 1971-1972; WayneBarrett 1972-1974; Pulpit Supply 1974-1976; David Youngs 1976-1978; Lloyd Bronson1978-1985; Dwight Stoner 1985-1988; Donald Williams 1988-1990; William Brady 1990-1991; Kenneth J. Littke 1991-1998; D.S. Assignment 1998; Jana Jirak Sept. 16, 1998-1999; Robert L. Pumfery 1999-October 31, 2002; Patricia Anne Harpole November 1,2002-2004; O'Ryan Rickard 2004-2005; Sheila F. Baker 2005-Jan. 3, 2008; David L.Youngs Jan. 3, 2008 - June 2008; David L. Haase (DSA) (1/4 time) Jan. 3, 2008; David L.Haase (1/4 time) July 1, 2008-2014; James C. Robertson (1/4 time) 2014-

Traverse Bay UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictTraverse City Asbury & Emmanuel merged to become Traverse Bay UMC January 2005;[ASBURY: Dale E. Crawford 1967-Oct. 1971; Wilson Tennant Nov. 1971-May 1976;Richard E. Cobb 1976-Aug. 1980; Wirth G. Tennant (Assoc.) 1978-Sept. 1983; WilliamA. Hertel Sept. 1980-1987; John H. Hice 1987-1995; William E. Haggard 1995-2002; Je-remy P.H. Williams 2002- ;] [Emmanuel: George Belknap 1966-1973; B. James Varner1973-1977; Kenneth A.O. Lindland 1977-1979; Jack Kraklan 1979-1983; Steven Averill1983-April 1989; Lewis Buchner 1989-1992; Robert J. Mayo 1992-1999; David H. Minger1999-Jan. 31, 2003; Douglas L. Pedersen Feb. 1, 2003- ;] Jeremy P.H. Williams 2002-2009; Douglas L. Pedersen Feb. 1, 2003-2005; Devon R. Herrell (Assoc.) 2005-2008;Jeanne E. Koughn (Assoc.) 2008-2009; Jane R. Lippert 2009-Sept. 1, 2015; John E. Har-nish Sept. 1, 2015-2016; Kathryn Snedeker 2016-

Traverse City Central UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictWilliam N. DesAutels 1968-Nov. 1974; Robert C. Brubaker Dec. 1974-1981; Ellen A.Brubaker (Assoc.) 1975-1981; Joanne Parshall (Assoc.) 1981-Sept. 1982; David L. Craw-ford 1981-1987; Gary T. Haller (Assoc.) 1981-1985; Kathy E. Brown (Assoc.) 1985-1990;Dean I. Bailey 1987- 2002; Steven R. Emery-Wright (Assoc.) Aug. 1990-May 1992;Robert D. Nystrom (Assoc.) 1992-1994; John W. Ellinger 2002-2007; Tamara S.M.Williams (Assoc.) 2002-2009; Dale Ostema 2007- ; Christopher M. Lane (Assoc.) 2009-


Traverse City Christ UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictJohn D. Morse 1987-1993; Louis W. Grettenberger 1993-2009; Mary S. Brown July 1-Nov. 1, 2009; Hal Ferris (DSA) Nov. 1-30, 2009; John W. Ellinger (DSA) Dec. 1, 2009-June 1, 2010; Kathryn M. Coombs (DSA) 2010-2011; Dianne Doten Morrison 2011- Jan.1, 2016; Paul Cole (DSA) Oct. 1, 2015-Mar. 11, 2016

Traverse City New Church Start – Grand Traverse DistrictJeremy J. Wicks 2017-

Trowbridge UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictHenry Houseman 1962-1974; Leon Shaffer 1974-1981; R. Ivan Niswender 1981-1994;Gary S. Wales 1994-2008; Anthony C. Shumaker (part-time) 2008-2012; Sheila F. Baker(1/2 time) 2012-Feb. 2, 2014; John L. Moore (Ret.) 2014-

Turk Lake UMC – Heartland DistrictGeorge Fleming 1965-1975; Douglas Pedersen 1975-1979; Jim Hartman 1979-1982;Steven Young 1982-1987; Joyce DeToni-Hill 1987-1990; Jane Crabtree 1990-1996; JohnF. Ritter 1996-Nov. 1, 2001; Ronald W. DeGraw Nov. 1, 2001-2005; Kay Welsch (DSA)July 16, 2005-2012; [Turk Lake / Belding became two-point charge 2012] Kimberly A.DeLong Aug. 15, 2012-2013; [Greenville First, Turk Lake/Belding Cooperative Parish2013] Kimberly A. DeLong (Deacon) 2013-2015; Stephen MG Charnley 2013-14;Stephen F. Lindeman 2013-14; Donald E. Spachman 2014- ; Eric Mulanda Nduwa(Assoc.) Feb. 15-Aug. 1, 2015 [cooperative parish re-named Flat River Cooperative Parish2015] ; Joseph K. Caldwell (CLM/DSA) Aug. 1, 2015-2016; Donna Jean Sperry 2016-

Twin Lake UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictKenneth D. McCaw 1967-1968; Austin W. Regier 1969; Alma H. Glotfelty 1970; Ira J.Noordhof 1971-1975; Donald J. Vuurens, Oct. 15, 1975-Dec. 31, 1977; Wayne Speese(Pulpit Supply) Jan. 1, 1978-June 1978; Charles R. VanLente 1978-1983; Steven D. Pear-son 1983-1988; Kathryn B. Robotham 1988-1990; Michael A. Van Horn 1990-1991;Leonard Coon 1991-Oct. 31, 1999; Milton Stahl (interim) Nov. 1, 1999-July 1, 2000;Patrick Cameron 2000-2002; Sally J. LaFrance 2002-Oct. 1, 2004; Paul R. Doherty (DSA)Nov. 1, 2004-2010; Mary Loring 2010-2013; John D. Morse (Ret.) 2013-

Union City UMC – Albion DistrictPhilip L. Brown 1966-1971; Walter J. Rothfuss 1971-1973; Larry Grubaugh 1973-1980;Adam Chyrowski 1980-1986; Eric S. Beck 1986-July 31, 1995; David W. Meister Aug. 1,1995-Aug. 15, 1997; D.S. Assignment Aug. 16, 1997; John L. Moore (DSA) Aug. 17,1997-2004; Robert M. Hughes 2004-2012; [Union City / Athens became two-point charge2012] Seung Ho Baek (3/4 time) 2012-2015; Cynthia L. Veilleux 2015-

Valley UMC – Grand Rapids District[new church start 2009] Matthew Bistayi 2009- [chartered 9-22-2013]

Vergennes UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictWilliam Vowell 1968-1969; Phillip Carpenter 1969-1977; Luren Strait 1978-1979; DonaldBuege 1979-Sept. 1, 1980; Stanley Forkner Sept. 1, 1980-1986; Daniel Duncan 1986-1989; Tracy Taylor 1989-1990; Lloyd Hansen 1990-1991; Mary Schippers 1991-March31, 1995; Pulpit Supply April-June 1995; David F. Stout 1995-1996; Nathaniel W. JohnsonSept. 1, 1996-2010; Matthew Stoll 2010-


Vermontville UMC – Lansing DistrictDavid C. Haney 1967-1969; William R. Tate 1969-1972; Gary V. Lyons 1972-April 1976;Gerald A. Salisbury April 1976-1979; Molly C. Turner 1979-1983; Glenn C. Litchfield1983-1990; Richard W. Young 1990-1991; Robert L. Kersten 1991-1995; Jeffrey J. Bow-man 1995-2002; Kathleen Smith 2002-Dec. 31, 2012; [Vermontville/Gresham no longertwo-point charge 2013] [Barry-Eaton Cooperative Ministry 2013] Gary L. Simmons (1/4time) 2013-2015; Nancy V. Fancher (Deacon) 2014-2015; Karen L. Jensen-Kinney 2015-

Vickeryville UMC – Heartland DistrictJohn H. Gurney 1970-1976; Norman Crotser 1976-Dec. 1978; Daniel R. Bennett 1979-March 1982; Mark G. Johnson March 1982-1986; James E. Cook 1986-1991; Howard H.Harvey 1991-1996; Patrick Glass 1996-1998; Larry W. Nalett 1998-Aug. 9, 2004; CharlesE. Cerling Aug. 10, 2004-2009; Jolennda Cole (DSA) 2009-2010; Jolennda Cole 2010-2011; William F. Dye 2011-2012; Russell D. Morgan (CLM) July 15, 2012-2014; ; GeraldErskine 2014-

Vicksburg UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictDean Bailey (Methodist) 1966-1969; David Morton (EUB) 1965-1969; Myron K.Williams 1969-1972; C. Robert Carson 1972-Oct. 1977; Francis C. Johannides Oct. 1977-1981; Lowell F. Walsworth; 1981-1993; Lawrence R. Wood (Assoc.) 1991-1995; JamesR. Hulett 1993-1997; Jana Lynn Almeida (Assoc.) 1995-1997; Isabell M. Deppe 1998-Sept. 2000; Bufford W. Coe, Oct. 15, 2000-2017; Gregory P. Culver 2017-

Village Church (New Church Start) – Lansing District[M-52 Cooperative Ministry 2014; re-named Connections Cooperative Ministry 2015] Je-remy J. Wicks 2014-2017; Jaqueline L. Raineri 2017-

Wacousta UMC – Lansing DistrictDale Spoor 1967-1971; Edward Otto 1971-1977; John R. Smith 1977-1984; Eugene Lewis1984-1986; James Hynes 1986-1992; Betty A. Smith 1992-1998; D.S. Assignment 1998;Lyle D. Heaton Jan. 1, 1999-2013; Amee A. Paparella 2013-2016; Hillary Thurston-Cox2016-

Wakelee UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictIra Fett 1968-1969; Donald Ludman 1969-1974; Wayne Babcock 1975-1978; Derryl Cook1978-1981; Robert Mayo 1981-1986; Kenneth I. Kline 1986-1992; Dennis E. Slattery1992-1998; Gregory L. Buchner (DSA) 1998-Nov. 16, 1999; Gregory L. Buchner Nov.16, 1999-2005; Nelson L. Hall 2005-2007; John D. Messner (DSA) 2007; John D. MessnerJan. 1, 2008-

Walkerville UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictA. Ruth Bonser Oct. 1990-1993; Nancy Bugajski 1993-1996; Donald J. Vuurens (DSA)1996-1998; Steven J. Hale 1998-Nov. 8, 1999; Ronald A. Houk (DSA) Nov. 8, 1999-2000;Kenneth E. Tabor 2000-2004; Ronald L. Worley 2004-Nov. 30, 2013; Ronald Iris (Ret.)Dec. 1, 2013-2015; Theresa Fairbanks 2015- ; Kenneth E. Tabor (RLA) Dec. 1, 2015-Dec.1, 2016;

Waterloo Village UMC – Lansing DistrictWilbur Silvernail 1960-1969; Donald R. Fry 1969-1970; Altha M. Barnes 1970-1975;Richard M. Young 1975-1976; Glenn Kjellburg 1976-1978; Pulpit Supply 1978-1979; L.A. Nichols 1979-1988; Merlin Pratt 1988-1991; Wayne Willer 1991-1995; Pulpit Supply1995; Kathleen A. Groff Dec. 1995-July 31, 1997; Mona Joslyn Aug. 1, 1997-1998; Kath-leen S. Kursch 1998-Feb. 1, 2000; Georgiana M. Dack (1/4 time) Feb. 1, 2000-2013; [Wa-terloo Village/First no longer two-point charge 2013] Edward C. Ross (Ret.) (1/4 time)2013-2016; Mary J. Barrett 2016-


Wayland UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictH. Forest Crum, 1960-66; Bernard R. Randolph 1966-1970; Leo E. Bennett 1970-1979;Richard W. Barker 1979-1982; Douglas L. Pedersen 1982-1987; James W. Barney 1987-Sept. 1991; Wendell R. Stine Sept. 1991-1995; Stacy R. Minger 1995-Jul. 31, 2001; JulieA. Dix Aug. 1, 2001-2003; Nancy L. Besemer 2003-Nov. 1, 2006; Gary D. BondarenkoNov. 15, 2006-2014; Jeffrey C. Williams 2014-

Webberville UMC – Lansing DistrictGary Lyons 1968-1969; Milford Bowen 1969-1973; John McNaughton 1973-1979; RossBunce 1979-1983; Wayne Babcock 1983-1991; David Cheyne 1991-1995; Dwayne E.Bagley 1995-2002; Wayne E. McKenney Aug. 1, 2002-2005; Robert D. Nystrom 2005-2007; Sandra L. Spahr (DSA) 2007-Dec. 31, 2007; Paul A. Damkoehler, Jan. 1, 2008-2013; [M-52 Cooperative Ministry 2013; re-named Connections Cooperative Ministry2015] Richard J. Foster (3/4 time) 2013-2016; Jacqueline Raineri 2016-2017; Martin A.Johnston 2017-

Weidman UMC – Heartland DistrictJames Linton 1967-1969; Lawrence R. Smith 1969-1970; Athel J. Lynch 1970-1977; VanceM. Dimmick, Jr. 1977-1984; Diane E. Vale 1984-1985; Pulpit supply July 1985-Jan. 1986;Randall E. Roose Jan. 1986-1993; Melanie S. Young 1993-1994; Jerry L. Hippensteel1994-March 26, 1995; Pulpit Supply April-June 1995; James H.K. Lawrence 1995-May10, 1999; Craig L. Adams Sept. 16, 1999-2006; David Price (DSA) 2006-Nov. 15, 2006;David Price Nov. 15, 2006-2013; Scott B. Smith 2013-

Welcome Corners UMC – Lansing DistrictJohn Jodersma 1967-Nov. 1968; Stanley Finkbeiner Nov. 1968-1969; Esther Cox 1969-1975; Richard Erickson 1975-1976; Clinton Bradley-Galloway 1976-1981; ConstanceHeffelfinger 1981-1984; Glenn Wegner 1984-1987; Robert Kersten 1987-1991; Carl Q.Litchfield 1991-2000; Geraldine M. Litchfield (Assoc.) Jan. 1993-1994; Soo Han YoonAug. 1, 2000-Jan. 31, 2001; Robert E. Smith Feb. 1, 2001-Dec. 31, 2003; Robert E. Smith(part-time) Dec. 31, 2003-2006; Susan D. Olsen 2006-2015; Mickey Ann Cousino (DSA)2015-

Wesley Park UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictKenneth Lindland 1968-Dec. 1969; Theron Bailey Dec. 1969-Sept. 1977; James E. FoxSept. 1977-April 1985; (Griggs St. UMC merged with Wesley Park in Jan. 1979. WardPierce was pastor of Griggs St.)Ward Pierce Jan.-March 1979; Douglas Pedersen (Assoc.)1979-1982; Myron K. Williams 1985-1994; William V. Clegg 1994-2011; Dean N. Prentiss2011-

West Mendon UMC – Albion DistrictWilliam Foster 1965-Dec. 1968; David Litchfield Dec. 15, 1968-1971; Harold Simon1971-1973; William Dobbs 1973-1978; Frank Closson 1978-1981; Larry Higgins 1981-1983; Lloyd Hansen 1983-1987; Clinton McKinven-Copus 1987-1990; Carolyn Floyd1990-1997; Reva Hawke 1997-2001; Ward D. Pierce (DSA) 2001-Dec. 2, 2012 (died);David G. Knapp (interim) Jan. 1, 2013-June 30, 2013; [West Mendon became single-pointcharge 2013] Thoreau May 2013-2017; [Mendon / West Mendon became a multi-charge2015]

White Cloud UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictWilliam A. Hertel 1966-1969; Kenneth E. Curtis 1969-1971; Allan R. Valkema 1971-1976; Peter H. Kunnen 1976-Jan. 1984; Thomas and Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald (co-pastors)May 1984-1988; Jerry L. Jaquish 1988-2002, Jeffrey J. Bowman 2002-2012; Edwin D.Snook 2012-


White Pigeon UMC – Albion DistrictLyle Chapman 1965-1969; Robert Stillson 1969-1975; Daniel Wolcott 1975-Sept. 1977;Donald Fry Nov. 1977-1981; Kendall Lewis 1981-Jan. 1985; Wesley Smith Jan. 1985-Sept. 1990; Charles Vizthum Nov. 1990-July 31, 1995; Mary Pieh 1996-1998; PatrickGlass 1998-Sept. 15, 2001; Linda J. Burton (DSA) 2001-2002; Linda J. Burton 2002-2005;Ronna L. Swartz 2005-2007; Janet L. Luchs (part-time) 2007-2009 [Schoolcraft PleasantValley / White Pigeon became a two-point charge 2008]; Scott E. Manning 2009-2016[Constantine / White Pigeon became a two-point charge 2009]; Khristian A. McCutchan2016-2017; Tiffany M. Newsom 2017-

Williamsburg UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictMerritt F. Bongard 1991-1993; Cynthia W. Schaefer 1993-1997; Douglas L. Pedersen1997-2005; William W. Chu & Julie A. Greyerbiehl (Chu) 2005-2009; Geraldine M. Litch-field 2009-2014 [Elk Rapids UMC merged w/ Williamsburg UMC 4-1-11] Nathaniel R.Starkey 2014-2017; [Williamsburg and (Fife Lake Boardman Parish) Fife Lake / EastBoardman / South Boardman became multi-point charge 2017] John J. Conklin 2017-

Williamston Crossroads UMC – Lansing DistrictWilliamston: Center and Bell Oak merged to become Williamston: Crossroads UMC June14, 2000; Patricia A. Skinner June 14, 2000-2002; DeAnn J. Dobbs 2002-2008; Brian F.Rafferty 2008-2010; Ellen K. Zienert 2010-2012; Richard J. Foster (1/4 time) Aug. 1,2012- [M-52 Cooperative Ministry 2013-2016; re-named Connections Cooperative Min-istry 2015] Jacqueline Raineri 2016-2017; Martin A. Johnston 2017-

Williamston UMC – Lansing DistrictFerris S. Woodruff 1966-1979; Harold A. Kirchenbauer 1969-Oct. 1975; Laurence L. Wa-terhouse Oct. 1975-1982; Ilona R. Sabo-Shuler 1982-1994; Robert H. Roth, Jr. 1994-1999;Dean Prentiss Sept. 15, 1999-2008; Alice Fleming Townley (3-6 months interim, para.338.3b) July 15, 2008-2009; Amee Anne Miller 2009-2011; Julie A. Greyerbiehl 2011-

Williamston: Wheatfield UMC – Lansing DistrictEugene Tate Oct.-Dec. 1968; Dennis Ferris Dec. 1968-April 1969; Wayne Gorsline April1969-1975; Millard Wilson 1975-1977; Marcel Elliott 1977-Jan. 1978; Thomas ButcherJan. 1978-Oct. 1979; Dennis Demond Oct. 1979-1980; Fred Fischer 1980-1985; SusanAdsmand 1985-1987; David Wendland 1987-1988; Carolyn Hare Robinson 1988-1991;Paulette Cheyne 1991-1995; Valerie Fons 1995-1999; Stephen F. Ezop 1999-June 30, 2002;Sharyn K. Osmond 2002-2006; Stephan Weinberger Aug. 1, 2006-2007; Jeanne Laimon(DSA) 2007; Jeanne Laimon (1/4 time) Dec. 1, 2007-2012; Jeremy J. Wicks (1/4 time)2012-2014 [M-52 Cooperative Ministry 2013-2014]; Richard J. Ahti (DSA) 2014-2015;Daniel J.W. Phillips 2015-2017; [Grovenburg / Jackson: Zion / Felt Plains / Williamston:Wheatfield became multi-point charge 2017] John Kabala 2017- ; Gertrude MwadiMukalay 2017-

Winn UMC – Heartland DistrictHarold Arman 1968-1969; Lawrence Smith 1969-1970; Athel J. Lynch 1970-1973; JosephA. Dudley 1973-1974; Kathy Nickerson 1974-1977; James C. Sabo-Schuler 1977-1980;James W. Burgess 1980-1986; M. Christopher Lane 1986-1990; Paula Jane Duffey 1990-1994; Philip Bacon 1994-1997; Ron Smith 1997-1999; Paulette Cheyne 1999-2006;Melody Lane Olin (DSA) 2006; Melody Olin Nov. 15, 2006-2010; Lawrence Wonsey2010-2014; Russell D. Morgan 2014-2016; Raymond W. Francis (DSA) 2016-[Coomer/Winn realigned to a two-point charge 2016; previously w/ Blanchard-PineRiver]


Woodland UMC – Lansing DistrictClaude Ridley 1968-1972; Richard Erickson 1972-1976; Clinton Bradley-Galloway 1976-1981; Constance Hefflefinger 1981-1984; Glenn Wegner 1984-1987; Robert Kersten1987-1991; Carl Litchfield 1991-2000; Geraldine M. Litchfield (Assoc.) Jan. 1993-1994;Soo Han Yoon Aug. 1, 2000-Jan. 31, 2001; Robert E. Smith Feb. 1, 2001-Dec. 31, 2003;Mary Schippers-DeMunter (DSA) 2004-2008; James E. Fox (DSA) July 22, 2008-2011;Gary L. Simmons (1/4 time) 2011-2015; [Barry-Eaton Cooperative Ministry 2013] Kath-leen Smith (RLA) 2015-

Wyoming Park UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictJames W. Dempsey 1965-1969; Gerald A. Pohly 1969-Feb. 1973; John P. Hitchens (Assoc.)1972-1985; Stanley H. Forkner March 1, 1973-1979; C. William Martin 1979-1984; WardN. Scovel 1984-1989; Don Eddy 1989-Feb. 28, 1994; Lee F. Zachman April 16, 1994-1996; William C. Johnson 1996-2012; Robert Eckert (Assoc.) Apr. 1, 2006-2008; Joel T.Fitzgerald 2012-2017; Kimberly A. DeLong 2017- [Wyoming Park / Courtland-Oakfieldbecame a two-point charge 2017]

MERGED CHURCHES

Comstock UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictWilbur Courter 1967-Jan. 1973; David Dunn Jan. 1973-Dec. 1973; David Charter Feb.1974-Feb. 1976; Thomas Evans 1976-1984; Edward Slate 1984-1989; Valerie Hill 1989-1991; Mary Curtis 1991-1998; Peggy J. Baker 1998-2006; Paulette G. Cheyne 2006-Nov.15, 2006; [Comstock UMC merged w/ Galesburg UMC 04-29-07]

Dansville UMC – Lansing DistrictSilas Foltz 1968-1970; Paul Schreibner 1970-1974; David Dryer 1974-1980; Joseph Gray-bill 1980-May 1987; Bobby Dale Whitlock 1987-May 1990; Clyde Miller (interim) May-Sept. 1990; Genevieve DeHoog Oct. 1990-1994; Pulpit Supply July-Aug. 1994; DeAnn J.Dobbs Sept. 1, 1994-1996; Russell K. Logston 1996-1998; DSA 1998-1999; Stephen F.Ezop 1999-June 30, 2002; Sharyn K. Osmond 2002-2006; Kimberly A. Tallent Aug. 1,2006-2008; Donald R. Fry (DSA) (1/4 time) 2008-2011; Jeremy J. Wicks (1/4 time) 2011-Dec, 31, 2014 [M-52 Cooperative Ministry 2013] [Dansville UMC merged with MillvilleUMC 12-31-14]

Elk Rapids UMC – Grand Traverse DistrictLawrence Hodge 1966-Nov. 1968; Glen Loy Oct. 1968-Oct. 1970; A.J. Lynch (Assoc.)June-Oct. 1968; R.J. Lautner (Assoc.) 1968-Oct. 1970; Gordon Showers Oct. 1970-Oct.1971; Robert Doner Dec. 1971-1976; Bernard Randolph 1976-1978; Jack Barthlomew1978-Feb. 1983; Stephen Beach April 1983-Nov. 1986; Michael Baker-Streevy Dec. 1986-1988; Charles Shields 1988-1993; Raymond R. Sundell 1993-1998; Kathryn M. Coombs1998-1999; Thomas M. Pier-Fitzgerald 1999-2005; William W. Chu & Julie A. Greyerbiehl(Chu) 2005-2009; Geraldine M. Litchfield 2009- [Elk Rapids UMC merged w/ Williams-burg UMC 4-1-11]

Keeler UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictMeredith Rupe 1968-Nov. 1970; Gary E. Gamble Nov. 1970-1973; Supply pastor June-Oct. 1973; Lynn W. Wagner Oct. 1973-1975; Daniel R. Barker 1975-Sept. 1978; GregoryR. Wolfe Oct. 1978-Nov. 1983; Donald L. Buege Jan. 1984-1990; Dennis E. Slattery 1990-1992; David L. Litchfield 1992-1998; Virginia L. Heller 1998-2004; Mark E. Thompson2004-2009; Julie A. Greyerbiehl 2009-2011; Heather McDougall 2011-2013; Beth A.Reum 2013-2015; [Hartford/Keeler became a two-point charge 2015] Ryan L. Wenburg2015- [Keeler UMC merged with Hartford UMC 12-31-16]


Lansing Calvary UMC – Lansing DistrictMorris Bauman 1965-1973; H. James Birdsall 1973-1978; William Dobbs 1978-1983;Dale Crawford 1983-Feb. 1986; Jack M. Bartholomew Feb. 1986-1992; Leonard B. Haynes1992-1998; Paula Jane Duffey 1998-2005; Stephan Weinberger 2005-2007; [Lansing Cal-vary UMC merged w/ Mt. Hope UMC 07-01-07]

Muskegon Lakeside UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictRobert Treat 1967-1981; Richard D. Wilson 1981-1987; Steven R. Young 1987-1993;William P. Myers, Jr. 1993-2002; David A. Selleck 2002-2009; Zawdie K. Abiade 2009-2010; Stephan Weinberger 2010-2014; [Lakeside became a single-point charge 2014] Don-ald J. Graham 2014-2016 [Muskegon Lakeside merged w/ Muskegon Lake Harbor07-01-16]

Osseo UMC – Albion DistrictWilliam F. Bowers 1966-Sept. 15, 1969; Charles D. Grauer Sept. 15, 1969-1970; DanielW. Harris 1970-1971; Robert E. Jones 1971-Nov. 15, 1973; Marion V. Nye Nov. 15, 1973-1976; Daniel R. Bennett Feb. 1, 1977-1979; Leonard J. Yarlott 1979-1982; Gilbert R.Boersma 1982-1985; Valerie M. Hill 1985-1989; Jerry L. Hippensteel 1989-1994; SusanDeason 1994-1998; Kathy L. Nitz 1998-Aug. 15, 1999; Clarence Able (DSA) 2001-2002;Donald E. Lee 2003-2010; Cynthia Veilleux (DSA) Nov. 1, 2010-2011; Kimberly A. Met-zger July 1-Dec. 19, 2011; Timothy Puckett (part-time) Jan. 1, 2012- [Osseo UMC mergedw/ North Adams UMC 4-6-14]

Pleasant Valley UMC – Heartland DistrictG. Albert Rill 1971-1976; Joseph Dudley 1976-Aug. 1979; Michael L. Selleck Aug. 1979-1986; Leonard B. Haynes 1986-1992; Donald E. Spachman 1992-1997; Doris Lyon 1997-Jan. 1, 2008 [Pleasant Valley UMC merged w/ St. Louis UMC 01-01-08]

Potterville UMC – Lansing DistrictThomas Peters 1967-1970; Richard Youells 1970-1974; Gregory Wolfe 1974-Oct. 1978;J. Thomas Churn Oct. 1978-1982; Austin Regier 1982-1987; Beverly Gaska 1987-Jan.1991; Charles B. Hodges March 1991-March 1992; Milton J. TenHave (interim) March-July 1992; John Buker 1992-1995; Paul F. Bailey 1995-May 1, 2001; Rebecca K. MorrisonJan. 16, 2002-2011; Lyne Stull-Lipps 2011-2016; Jeanne M. Randels (Ret.) July 1-Sept.1, 2016; [Potterville UMC merged w/ Sycamore Creek UMC 6/21/2017 and becameSycamore Creek Potterville Campus 12-31-16]

South Wyoming UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictWalter Rothfus 1968-1971; Curtis Cruff 1971-1975; Leonard Yarlott 1975-1979; EdwardTrimmer 1979-1981; Ben Chapman 1981-1982; Howard Harvey 1982-1988; John Myette1988-March 15, 1991; Arthur D. Jackson March 15, 1991-Dec. 31, 1993; John MyetteJan. 1, 1994-1995; Lois M. Munn 1995-1997; Donald D. Entenman 1997-Sept. 30, 1997;Rhonda J. Prater Nov. 16, 1997-2003; Marcia L. Elders (part-time) 2003-2015 [mergedwith Cornerstone UMC 1-1-15; re-named Cornerstone UMC-South Wyoming Campus,building temporarily closed May 31, 2015 to re-open in fall 2015]

Watervliet UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictLawrence Grubaugh 1968-1971; Donald Russell 1971-1975; Joseph Wood 1975-1978;Lawrence Wiliford 1978-Sept. 1981; Katherine Williams (Coombs) Dec. 1981-Sept. 1984;Fred Hamlin Nov. 1984-1985; Kenneth Curtis 1985-May 1987; Len Schoenherr 1987-1999; David F. Hills Aug. 1, 1999-2007; O'Ryan Rickard 2007-2009; William W. Chu2009-2011; Ron Van Lente 2011- [Watervliet UMC merged w/ Coloma UMC 6-26-11]


Whitehall UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictCharles Dunbar 1965-1971; Richard Matson 1971-1975; Bernard Randolph 1975-1976;Edward Slate 1976-1983; Steve Smith 1983-1985; Keith Treman 1985-1990; Kay B.Bosworth 1990-1998; Anita Hahn 1998-2006; Gayle Berntsen 2006-2014; [Whitehall re-aligned from Whitehall/Claybanks to Whitehall/Crestwood 2014] Mary A. Sweet 2014-2017 [Whitehall and Crestwood became multi-station circuit 2014] [Whitehall UMCmerged with Montague UMC, 07-01-17]

CLOSED CHURCHESCongregations closed in accordance with ¶2549 of The Book of Discipline, 2016.

Battle Creek Sonoma UMC – Albion DistrictHoward Moore May 1968-1970; Ray Grienke 1970-Jan. 1974; Ray McBratnie Jan. 1974-1976; Kenneth Curtis 1976-1981; Harry Johnson 1981-1985; Gary Kintigh 1985-1993;Charles M. Shields 1993-1995; Michael Baker-Streevy 1995-Nov. 16, 1999; Charles Ed-ward Rothy 2000-2003; Richard Duane Wilson 2003-2008; Nancy G. Powers 2008-2012;Sally Harrington (Ret.) 2012- [Sonoma UMC discontinued 06-30-14]

Benton Harbor Peace Temple UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictGeorge Hartman 1966-1971; Carlos Page 1971-1989; Dow Chamberlain 1989-Nov. 30,1993; Donald Entenman Feb. 1, 1994-1995; David G. Knapp 1995-2003; Deborah R.Miller 2003-Nov. 14, 2003; David S. Yoh (DSA) Nov. 15, 2003-2006; James W. Stilwell2006-2009; Sandra V. Douglas (Deacon) (1/4 time) 2008-2009 [Benton Harbor: PeaceTemple UMC discontinued 6-30-09]

Brandywine: Trinity UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictVernon L. Michaels 1967-1969; Douglas Vernon 1969-1971; Robert Wellfare 1971-1973;Lowell F. Walsworth 1973-1978; Raymond D. Flessnor 1978-1981; David E. Small 1981-1987; Arthur C. Murphy Aug. 1987-1991; Edward A. Friesen 1991-1993; Patricia A. Myles1993-Apr. 17, 1994; Richard L. Eslinger 1994-Nov. 1, 1998; Matthew Bistayi Jan. 1, 1999-2002; Allen J. Duyck 2002-Sept. 22, 2003; Carl Harrison Feb. 1, 2004-2008; ChristopherA Kruchkow (DSA) 2008-2009 [Brandywine: Trinity UMC discontinued 8-30-08]

Eagle UMC – Lansing DistrictWilliam Cox 1968-1970; Raymond J. McBratnie 1970-1974; David Morton 1974-1982;William Dornbush 1982-Nov. 1986; Janell E.R. Gerken Jan. 1987-1988; Raymond D. Field1988-1993; Larry W. Nalott 1993-1998; Stephen F. Ezop 1998-1999; D. Michael MaurerAug. 16, 1999-2002; Judith Lee Scholten 2003-2011 [Eagle UMC discontinued 10-15-11]

East Lansing Aldersgate UMC – Lansing DistrictWilliam Clegg 1984-1994; David W. Meister 1994-July 31, 1995; Kenneth W. KarlzenAug. 1, 1995-2000; Gary D. Bondarenko 2000-Nov. 15, 2006; Paulette G. Cheyne Nov.15, 2006-Apr. 1, 2008 [East Lansing Aldersgate UMC discontinued 4-1-08]

East Lansing Chapel Hill UMC – Lansing DistrictStephen Beach 1968-1969; Edward F. Otto 1969-Dec. 1972; Daniel Miles Dec. 1972-1974; Paul K. Scheibner 1974-1978; J. Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald 1978-May 1984; Thomas M.Pier-Fitzgerald (co-pastor) 1982-May 1984; Charles W. Smith May 1984-1988; Carl W.Staser 1988-Jan. 1991; Beverly E. Gaska Jan. 1991-July 31, 1995; D. Michael MaurerAug. 1, 1995-2002; Robert David Nystrom 2002-Jan. 15, 2004; Robert David Nystrom(1/2 time) Jan. 16, 2004-2005; Ellen K. Zienert 2005-2012; [East Lansing Chapel Hilldiscontinued 6-24-12]


Ellis Corners UMC – Albion DistrictLogan Weaver 1968-1976; Densel G. Fuller 1976-1981; Jerry L. Hippensteel 1981-1984;Thomas E. Ball 1984-Nov. 1988; Stanley Fenner Dec. 1988-1989; Stacy R. Minger 1989-1994; John F. Ritter 1994-1996; Robert Stark 1996-2000; John Scott 2000-Sept. 1, 2003;John A. Scott & Rebecca Scott (CoPastors) Sept. 2003-2007; Bruce R. Kintigh 2007- ;[Ellis Corners UMC discontinued 12-31-07]

Grand Rapids Mosaic UMC – Grand Rapids District[new church start 1997; "Michigan Suhbu Korean UMC" re-named "Church of All Na-tions", 2006; renamed "Mosaic UMC" 2012] Seung Ho Baek July 16, 1997-2008; RobertEckert (part-time) 2008-2009; Trevor McDermont 2009-2010; Steven C. Place Jan. 1,2011-2017 [Mosaic UMC closed 07-01-17]

Grand Rapids Oakdale UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictArthur Jackson 1966-Oct. 1969; Kenneth Lindland Dec. 1969-1973; Brent Phillips 1973-1976; Douglas Knight 1976-1978; Charles Dunbar 1978-1979; Ed Trimmer 1979-1982;Cathy Kelsey 1982-1987; Jane Shapley 1987-1996; Marguerite R. Bermann 1996-1999;Calvin Hill Aug. 16, 1999-2003; Theresa Little Eagle Oyler-Sayles 2003-2006; Andy Baek2006-2008 [Oakdale UMC discontinued 6-30-08]

Grand Rapids Olivet UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictGrand Orin Bailey 1964-1969; Allen Wittrup 1969-1977; C. Jack Scott 1977-1979;Richard Youells Aug. 1979-1989; Barry T. Petrucci 1989-Dec. 31, 1994; Clinton McKin-ven-Copus Jan. 1, 1995-Jan. 1, 2001; Dominic A. Tommy (Assoc.) Apr. 16, 1999-2000.;Robert Eckert (DSA) 2001-2005; James Stilwell March 1, 2005-2006; Gary Peterson(DSA) 2006-2008; James Thomas Boutell (part-time) 2008-2010; Jean & Jane Crabtree(DSA) 2010- [discontinued 12-12-10]

Grand Rapids Plainfield UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictK.C. Downing 1967-1969; C. Dow Chamberlain 1969-1972; Don W. Eddy (Assoc.) 1971-1979; Robert L. Hinklin 1972-1976; Marvin F. Zimmerman 1976-1978; Wayne C. Barrett1978-1982; Neal M. Kelly 1982-1984; John McNaughton 1984-1986; Ethel Z. Stears1986-1988; Jeanne Randels 1988-1991; Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald 1991-1999; Neil Davis 1999-2002; Robert R. Cornelison 2002-2005; Joyce F. Gackler June 1, 2005-2012; [GrandRapids Aldersgate / Plainfield became two-point charge 2012] Laurie A. Haller 2012-2013[Plainfield UMC discontinued 06-30-13]

Greenbush UMC – Heartland DistrictWilliam Tate 1967-1969; Robert Boyer 1969-1970; Charles VanLente 1970-1972; EverettLove June-Dec. 1972; Norman Wood 1973-1976; Terry MacArthur 1976-Oct. 15, 1979;Robert Gillette Jan. 1980-1984; Merritt Bongard 1984-1991; Joseph Spackman 1991-1999; James Dibbet 1999-2005; O'Ryan Rickard 2005-2006; Jon L. Pohl 2006-2011;Mona J. Dye 2011-2015 [Greenbush UMC discontinued 09-28-15]

Hudsonville UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictDeborah Johnson Sept. 1990-1997; R. John Thompson 1997-Apr. 1, 2001; Sandra K. Van-denBrink 2001-Jan. 1, 2005; [Hudsonville UMC discontinued 01-01-05]

Jones UMC – Albion DistrictReva Hawke 1988-Oct. 1991; Marilyn B. Barney Oct. 1991-1998; Carolyn A. Robinson1998-2007; Thomas R. Reaume (part-time) 2007-2009; Jack Balgenorth 2009-Sept. 1,2010 [discontinued 9-1-10]


Kalamazoo Lane Blvd UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictMarion Burkett 1966-1969; James Lavengood 1969-1972; Harold Taber 1972-1975;Richard D. Wilson 1975-1981; Gary Kintigh 1981-1985; Robert Freysinger 1985-1988;Daniel Biteman 1988-1996; John W. McNaughton 1996-Jan. 16, 2000; James Dyke (DSA)2000-2006; David S. Yoh (DSA), July 1, 2006-Oct. 4, 2006; Philip P. Steele (DSA), Oct.8, 2006; Kevin E. Hale (DSA), Jan. 1, 2007; Martin H. Culver (DSA), Mar. 18, 2007-Mar.25, 2008 [Lane Boulevard UMC discontinued 3-25-08]

Kalamazoo Stockbridge Avenue UMC – Kalamazoo DistrictLloyd Schloop 1968-1973; Kenneth O. Lindland 1973-1977; Charles W. Richards 1977-1986; Curtis Strader 1986-1988; John Moore 1988-1992; Dwight J. Burton 1992-1998;John W. McNaughton 1998-2003; Calvin Y. Hill 2003-2007; John L. Moore (DSA) 2007-2010; Ronald D. Slager 2010-2015; Sara L. Carlson 2015-Jan. 31, 2016 [Stockbridge Av-enue UMC discontinued 07-01-16]

Lansing Christ UMC – Lansing DistrictWilson Tennant 1966-1969; Meinte Schuurmans (Assoc) 1966-1980; David L. Crawford1969-1977; Thomas L. Weber (Assoc) 1974-1978; Donald P. Sailor 1977-February 1983;Clyde E. Miller April 1983-March 1987; Eric Burrows (Assoc) 1983-1984; Philip Sim-mons (Assoc) 1984-1985; James J. Walker (Assoc) 1985-1989; Richard A. Selleck March1987-1992; Rebecca N. Niese (Assoc) 1991-October 31, 1994; Robert E. Jones 1992-1996; Maurice E. Walworth, Jr. 1996-2003; Charles David Grauer 2003-Dec. 31, 2012;Edward C. Ross (Interim), Jan. 1-June 30, 2013; Lyle D. Heaton 2013-Dec. 31, 2015[Lansing Christ UMC discontinued 12-31-15]

Lansing Faith UMC – Lansing DistrictJ. Edward Cherryholmes Apr. 1964-Apr. 1969; Richard E. Johns Apr. 1969-1980; DavidB. Nelson Jr. 1980-1985; John Palmer 1985-May 1987; Kenneth W. Bensen May 1987-2003; James A. Richie (Assoc.) 2000-2002; Cornelius Davis (Assoc. 1/4 time) 2003-2008;(Lansing Faith merged with South Lansing Ministries 2005); Russell F. McReynolds (Ret.)2008-2015; Jeanne M. Randels (Ret.) July 1-Dec. 31, 2015 [Lansing Faith UMC discon-tinued 12-31-15]

Lansing: Korean UMC – Lansing DistrictYoung Ho Ahn 1984-Sept. 1985; Chung Soon Chang Sept. 1985-1988; Hyo Nam HwangOct. 1988-1998; Jung Kee Lee 1998-Dec. 31, 2003; Bo Rin Cho Mar. 1, 2004-2014; SeokNam Lin 2014-2016 [Lansing: Korean UMC discontinued 07-01-16]

Lansing Potter Park UMC – Lansing DistrictRonald Entenman 1967-1972; Peter Kunnen 1972-1976; Arthur Turner 1976-1981; ClintonBradley-Galloway 1981-1983; Lewis Buchner 1983-1986; Zawdie Abiade 1986-1988;Donald Entenman 1988-1991; Isabell Deppe 1991-Dec. 31, 1997; D. Michael Maurer(Pastor Interim, part time) Jan. 1, 1998-June 30, 1998; Grace Kathleen O'Connor 1998-2001; Lamarr V. Gibson 2001-2004; Betty A. Smith (DSA) October 16, 2004-2005;Stephan Weinberger 2005-2006; [Potter Park UMC discontinued 06-30-06]

Lansing Trinity UMC – Lansing DistrictJames E. Fox 1968-1971; Gerald R. Bates 1971-1979; Larry Sachua 1979-1989; RichardWilliams (Assoc.) 1983-1985; Gregory Wood (Assoc.) 1985-1990; Dennis Buwalda 1989-1992; Paul C. Frederick (Assoc.) 1990-Dec. 1992; Leicester Longden 1992-2001; LindaJ. Farmer-Lewis (Assoc.) Jan. 1993-1994; Joy J. Moore (Assoc.) 1995-1997; Cynthia S.L.Green (Assoc.) May 1, 1998-2004; Rae L. Franke (Deacon) 1998-2003; William Beachy2001-2014; Steve J. Buck 2014-2015 [Lansing Trinity UMC discontinued 07-01-15]


Marengo UMC – Albion DistrictStanley Fenner 1989-Aug. 8, 2000; Gerry Retzloff (DSA) Jan. 1, 2010- [Marengo UMCdiscontinued 07-01-16]

Middleton UMC – Heartland DistrictDe Layne Hersey 1967-1969; Herald Cox Sept. 1969-Sept. 1971; Lloyd Hansen Sept.1971-May 1972; Abe Caster May 1972-Jan. 1973; Eldon Schram Feb.-June 1973; J.Thomas Churn 1973-1979; Richard Whale 1979-1980; Richard Riley 1980-1984; LyleHeaton 1984-1990; Tim Wohlford 1990-1991; Carolyn A. Robinson 1991-1997; CharlesD. Farnum 1997-2001; Martin Cobb 2001-2006; William F. Foldesi 2006-Apr. 7, 2007;Clare Huyck (DSA) 2007; Clare Huyck Nov. 10, 2007-2012; William F. Dye July 15, 2012-Aug. 31, 2015; Larry W. Nalett (RLA) Sept. 15-Nov. 29, 2015 [Middleton UMC discon-tinued 12-01-15]

Moscow Plains UMC – Albion DistrictDensel Fuller Feb. 1969-1974; David Showers 1974-1976; Martin Fox 1976-1979; GeraldSelleck 1979-1982; Mark Kelly 1982-1983; Dr. Campbell 1983-1984; Jim Hodge 1984-1989; Lawrence P. Brown 1989-Dec. 1992; Donald R. Wendell Jan 1, 1993-Dec. 31, 1995;Bernice Taylor-Alley (DSA) 1996-2001; Craig Pahl 2001-2007; [Moscow Plains UMCdiscontinued 06-30-07]

North Evart UMC – Heartland DistrictCarter Miller 1968-March 1971; Lynn Wagner March. 1971-Oct. 1973; Pulpit Supply Nov.1973-1974; Darryl Cook 1974-May 1977; Kenneth Kline 1977-1981; Pulpit Supply June-Aug. 1981; Dwight Benner Sept. 1981-1983; Purlin Wesseling Aug. 1983-1986; FrankClosson 1986-Jan. 1988; Jane Crabtree Jan. 1988-1990; Pulpit Supply July-Nov. 1991;Robert Stark Nov. 1990-Aug. 1991; Carol Lynn Bourns Sept. 1991-Dec. 31, 1994; PulpitSupply Jan. 1995-1996; Jean Crabtree (DSA) 1996-2000; Donald L. Buege 2000-Jan.2006; Jon Pohl Jan. 15 - June 30, 2006; Jean A. Crabtree (DSA) Nov. 5, 2006-July 2007;Russell Morgan (DSA) July 8, 2007-2012; Kara Lynne Burns (CLM) July 22, 2012- [NorthEvart UMC discontinued 07-01-14]

North Star UMC – Heartland DistrictRobert E. Tomlinson 1974-Jan. 1977; Donald L. Warmouth Feb. 1977-1978; Glenn Britton1978-1979; Lois H. Gremban 1979-1981; Dale F. Jaquette Aug. 1981-April 1990; T. RiedMartin 1990-1993; Karen E. Nesius 1993-1994; Jodie Flessner 1994-2003; William F.Foldesi Nov. 16, 2003-Apr. 7, 2007; Clare Huyck (DSA) 2007; Clare Huyck Nov. 10, 2007-2012; William F. Dye July 15, 2012- [North Star UMC discontinued 07-01-15]

Outland – Albion District[new church start 2006] Peggy J. Baker 2006-2011; Stacy Caballero 2011-Mar. 1, 2012[Outland discontinued 2-29-12]

Parma UMC – Albion DistrictEdward Dahringer 1968-Sept. 1980; Jean Crabtree Nov. 1980-Jan. 1984; Jerry Hippensteel1984-1989; Charlotte Lewis 1989-1992; Carolin S. Spragg 1992-1999; Keith W. Heifner1999-2003; Michael P. Baker-Streevy 2003-Nov. 1, 2005; Lynn Stull-Lipps Jan. 15-June30, 2006; [Jackson Trinity / Parma became a charge 2006] Sandra L. Spahr (DSA) 2006-2007; Melodye Surgeon Rider 2007-2012; Patricia A. Pebley (1/2 time) 2012-2014 [ParmaUMC discontinued 07-01-14]

Pawating Magedwin UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictDavid G. Knapp 1992-1995; Timothy J. Miller 1995-Jan. 31, 2002; Deborah R. MillerFeb. 1, 2002-2003; Theresa Little Eagle Oyler-Sayles 2003-2006; [Pawating MagedwinUMC discontinued 07-01-06]


Perrinton UMC – Heartland DistrictRobert E. Tomlinson 1974-Jan. 1977; Donald L. Warmouth Feb. 1977-1978; Glenn Britton1978-1979; Lois H. Gremban 1979-1981; Dale F. Jaquette Aug. 1981-April 1990; T. RiedMartin 1990-1993; Karen E. Nesius 1993-1994; Jodie Flessner 1994; William F. FoldesiNov. 16, 2003-Apr. 7, 2007; Clare Huyck (DSA) 2007; Clare Huyck Nov. 10, 2007-2012;William F. Dye July 15, 2012-Aug. 31, 2015 [Perrinton UMC discontinued 09-02-15]

Salem UMC – Heartland DistrictWilliam Tate 1967-1969; Robert Boyer 1969-1970; Charles VanLente 1970-1972; EverettLove June-Dec. 1972; Paul Jones 1973-1975; Douglas Jones 1975-1976; Terry MacArthur1976-Oct. 15, 1979; Robert Gillette Jan. 1980-1984; Merritt Bongard 1984-1991; JosephSpackman 1991-1999; James Dibbet 1999-2005; O'Ryan Rickard 2005-2007; Kathryn L.Leydorf (DSA) 2007; Kathryn L. Leydorf Nov. 10, 2007-2014; [Elsie/Salem became acharge 5-1-14] Donald R. Ferris-McCann May 1, 2014-Aug. 2, 2015 [Salem UMC dis-continued 12-31-15]

Sebewa Center UMC – Lansing DistrictMarjorie Matthews June-Sept. 1968; Robert D. Keith Sept. 1968-1971; Ralph Kallweit1971-Jan. 1976; John Morse Feb. 1976-1982; Chris Schroeder 1982-Nov. 1984; KennethA.O. Lindland Nov. 1984-1987; Joseph L. Spackman 1987-1991; Gordon Spalenka 1991-1993; Robert Besemer 1993-Aug. 31, 1996; Donald Woolum Sept. 16, 1996-2003; JudithLee Scholten 2003-2004; Jeffrey J. Schrock 2004-2012; Clare W. Huyck 2012-2013 [Sun-field/Sebewa Center no longer two-point charge 2013] [Barry-Eaton Cooperative Ministry2013] [Sebewa Center UMC discontinued 12-31-14]

Snow UMC – Grand Rapids DistrictRalph Tweedy 1967-1969; Wayne Barrett 1969-1972; Steven Beach 1972-1974; Ed Pas-senger 1974-1977; Allen Wittrup 1977-1985; Richard Strait 1985-1986; Dan Duncan1986-1989; Tracey Taylor 1989-1990; Lloyd Hansen 1990-1991; Mary (Horn) Schippers1991-March 31, 1995; Pulpit Supply April-June 1995; Thurland Meredith (ad interim)1995-2008; Vance Dimmick (DSA) 2008-2009; [Middleville/Snow two-point charge 2009]Michael T. Conklin 2009-2012; Anthony C. Shumaker 2012-2017 [Snow UMC closed 07-01-17]

Sylvan UMC – Heartland DistrictKenneth I. Kline 1977-1981; Pulpit Supply June-Aug. 1981; Dwight Benner Sept. 1981-1983; Purlin Wesseling Aug. 1983-1986; Frank Closson 1986-Jan. 1988; Jane CrabtreeJan. 1988-1990; Pulpit Supply July-Nov. 1991; Robert Stark Nov. 1990-Aug. 1991; CarolL. Bourns Sept. 1991-Dec. 31, 1994; Pulpit Supply Jan. 1995-1996; Jean Crabtree (DSA)1996-2000; Donald L. Buege 2000-Jan. 2006; Jon Pohl Jan. 15 - June 30, 2006; Jean A.Crabtree (DSA) Nov. 5, 2006-July 2007; Russell Morgan (DSA) July 8, 2007-Nov. 9, 2009;Pat Robinson (DSA) Nov. 9, 2009 [Sylvan UMC became single-point charge Nov. 9, 2009][discontinued 12-31-11]

Traverse City Windward – Grand Traverse District[new church start 2007] John A. Scott 2007-2011; Rebecca Scott (Assoc.) Nov. 1, 2008-2010 [Windward new church start discontinued 5-15-11]


Waterloo First UMC – Lansing DistrictWilbur Silvernail 1960-1969; Donald R. Fry 1969-1970; Altha M. Barnes 1970-1975;Richard M. Young 1975-1976; Glenn Kjellburg 1976-1978; Pulpit Supply 1978-1979; L.A. Nichols 1979-1988; Merlin Pratt 1988-1991; Wayne Willer 1991-1995; Pulpit Supply1995; Kathleen A. Groff Dec. 1995-July 31, 1997; Mona Joslyn Aug. 1, 1997-1998; Kath-leen S. Kursch 1998-Feb. 1, 2000; Georgiana M. Dack (1/4 time) Feb. 1, 2000-2013; [Wa-terloo Village/First no longer two-point charge 2013] [M-52 Cooperative Ministry 2013]Jeanne M. Laimon (1/4 time) 2013-2014 [Waterloo First UMC was discontinued 7-1-14]

White Pines UMC – Grand Rapids District[new church start 2004] Jeffrey C. Williams 2004-2011; Dale A. Hotelling 2011-Aug. 31,2012 [White Pines new church start discontinued 8-31-12]


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XX. B. DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS HISTORY

Michigan Annual Conference Methodist Episcopal Church 1929-1939Michigan Annual Conference of the Methodist Church 1940-1968

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Albion District

1929-1930 M.W. Duffey1930-1934 Cecil E. Pollock1935-1937 Albert H. Pellowe1938-1942 Lloyd H. Nixon1943-1948 Spencer B. Owens1948-1954 William H. Helrigel1955-1958 Richard C. Miles1959-1963 Howard A. Lyman1964-1968 Stanley Buck1969-1970 Lawrence Taylor1971-1976 John L. Francis1977-1980 David L. Crawford1981-1986 William W. DesAutels1987-1991 Eldon K. Eldred1992-1997 Paul L. Hartman1998-2003 Richard A. Morrison2003-2009 Jerome R. DeVine2009-2017 Tamara S. Williams2017-present Dale M. Miller (Interim)

Grand Rapids District

1929-1391 Clark S. Wheeler1932-1934 Hugh Kennedy1935-1940 L.L. Dewey1941-1946 Edmond H. Babbitt1947-1952 L. Winston Stone1953-1958 Maurice D. McKean1959-1964 Keith T. Avery1965-1970 Carlos C. Page1971-1976 Robert C. Smith1977-1982 Darwin R. Salisbury1983-1988 Ellen A. Brubaker1989-1992 Sharon Z. Rader (Elected Bishop July 15, 1992)1992-1993 Ilona R. Sabo-Shuler (Effective September 1, 1992)1993-1994 Charles F. Garrod1995-1999 John H. Hice2000-2006 Susan J. Hagans2006-2012 Laurie A. Haller2012-present William E. Haggard

Grand Traverse District

1929-1930 J.O. Randall1931-1935 Moses E. Reusch1936-1937 Glenn M. Frye1938-1942 Wm. H. Helrigel1943-1948 Leslie J. Nevins1949-1953 Russell R. King1954-1959 William Blanding1960-1964 Heath T. Goodwin1965-1969 Howard A. Smith1970-1975 Donald Scranton1976-1980 Marjorie S. Matthews (Elected Bishop July 17, 1980)1981-1985 J. Leon Andrews (Effective August 18, 1980)1986-1991 Marvin R. Rosa1991-1998 Dennis Buwalda1998-2005 Lynn Pier-Fitzgerald2005-2011 Robert J. Mayo2011-present Anita K. Hahn

Big Rapids District

1929-1932 J.C. DeVinney1933-1937 Victor W. Thrall1938-1939 Stanley B. Niles1939-1942 W. Maylan Jones1943-1948 Byron A. Hahn1949-1954 Clark H. Phillips1955-1960 Leon Manning1961-1962 Emeral E. Price1963 changed to Central District

Central District

1963-1966 Emeral E. Price1967-1972 E. William Wiltse1973-1977 Gerald A. Pohly1978-1983 Charles Fry1984-1989 Charles F. Garrod1990-1992 Molly C. Turner1993-1998 Lynn E. Grimes1998-2005 Joseph D. Huston2005-2009 William D. Dobbs2009 changed to Heartland District

Heartland District

2009-2010 William D. Dobbs2010-2015 David F. Hills2015-present District covered by other D.S.’s

Kalamazoo District

1929-1930 R.E. Meader1931-1934 W.F. Kendrick1935-1940 Henry W. Ellinger1941-1946 Raymond B. Spurlock1947-1952 Richard D. Wearne1953-1954 Richard C. Miles1955-1960 Harold R. Kinney1961-1965 Charles B. Hahn1966-1970 Robert H Jongeward1971-1976 George O. Hartmann1977-1982 Richard A. Selleck1983-1988 Kenneth D. McCaw1989-1996 James Boehm1996-2002 Russell F. McReynolds2002-2008 Zawdie K. Abiade2008-2014 Cornelius (Neil) N. Davis2014-2016 John W. Boley2016-present Dwayne E. Bagley

Lansing District

1929-1930 Cecil E. Pollock1931-1966 Lansing listed with Albion1967-1971 Harold A. Jayne1972-1977 Albert W. Frevert1978-1981 Lawrence R. Taylor1982-1986 Ronald A. Houk1987-1989 Quincy D. Cooper1990-1995 A. Edward Perkins1996-2001 John W. Ellinger2001-2009 Benton R. Heisler1/1/09-6/30/09 Dennis G. Buwalda,

Interim2009-2013 Robert L. Hundley2013-present Kennetha Bigham-Tsai


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Documents

XX. A. CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES - The Michigan Conference · 2018-08-10 · 2017 CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES 477 XX. A. CHURCH PASTORAL HISTORIES In Church Pastoral Histories the dates